Work for Federated Farmers

At Federated Farmers we are always looking for motivated, suitably experienced people to join our team. 

While we may not have immediate vacancies we are always keen to talent spot.

If you want to make a genuine difference in New Zealand's largest and most dynamic industry and bring experience and/or the qualifications to match, we are keen to hear from you.

Current vacancies



Senior Policy Advisor / Policy Advisor

  • Flexible hours to achieve work/life balance
  • Are you sick of the corporate treadmill? 
  • Do you want a fulfilling and challenging role where you can build and maintain relationships as well as lead Federated Farmers through the RMA processes in your region?
  • Do you want to apply your skills, such as RMA planning, in a stimulating and rewarding environment?  


Federated Farmers is the highly influential national voice of rural New Zealand, representing farmers who help generate over 50% of New Zealand’s exports. Federated Farmers role is invaluable to the rural sector, wider community and to our economy.  

You will be part of ensuring that Federated Farmers is recognised as a leader in evidence based policy and RMA processes.

We are recruiting for a Senior Policy Advisor / Policy Advisor to join our Regional Policy and Advocacy team. The successful candidate will be appointed to either Senior Policy Advisor or Policy Advisor position, dependent on your level of experience. 

If you recognise that the primary industry is at the heart of the New Zealand economy and you have a strong understanding of the RMA and the business of farming, here is an opportunity you should not miss.  

Preferred Experience:

  • With the RMA, primary or science sector, legal, government or a related industry.

Your skill set should include:

  • Ability to develop relationships with farmers, government and stakeholder groups.
  • Willingness to take on new challenges
  • Competently analyse policies and Resource Management Act plans, write reports and provide sound technical advice
  • Work on a range of issues relating predominately, relating to the RMA, environmental and regional policy.

Qualifications:

  • Preference from an RMA planning background but those with qualifications in law, agriculture, policy, science or a related discipline are also encouraged to apply.

The position is a full time role based in Canterbury.

Applications close Friday 9th February 2018.

Member Services and Sales Administrator
  • New integral role
  • Strong team culture
  • Carpark provided

Federated Farmers is the highly influential national voice of rural New Zealand, representing farmers and food producers who help generate over 50% of New Zealand’s exports. Federated Farmers role is invaluable to the rural sector, wider community and to our economy. 

We are looking for a friendly and hard-working sales administrator to join our Member Services team in Hamilton. 

Your key responsibilities will be:

  • Retention of members through outbound communication (phone/email/letter)
  • Identifying and recording sales opportunities, following up with sales campaigns and contacting potential new members (primarily by phone/email)
  • Provide effective 0800 customer service to our members

Skills/Experience Preferred:

  • A confident outbound caller with ideally telesales/telemarketing experience
  • Customer service experience
  • High attention to detail and strong administration skills
  • KPI driven and target oriented
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office and customer services databases
  • Empathy with farmers and farming community
  • A sense of humour

For a copy of the position description and an application form please contact Gillian Bright on email gbright@fedfarm.org.nz .

Applications close Friday 16th February 2018.
For a copy of the position descriptions and an application form please contact:
Gillian Bright
HR Manager
E:  gbright@fedfarm.org.nz

Territory Manager

  • Do you have a passion and understanding of farming?
  • Are you driven to meet and exceed sales targets?
  • Competitive salary, incentives and vehicle

Federated Farmers is New Zealand’s leading independent rural advocacy organisation. The Federation’s aim is to add value to the business of farming for our members and encouraging sustainability through good management practice. 

We are looking for a self-motivated sales person to join our team covering Bay of Plenty and South Waikato.

In return for your top sales skills we offer a wide range of perks including a company car, mobile phone, laptop and a competitive base salary and the potential to earn substantial bonuses.

Your primary focus will be:

  • Increasing provincial sales of membership.
  • Increasing sales of our industry specific contracts and agreements.
  • Key liaison with farmers, current members, regional policy team and our local provincial executive.
  • Door to door canvassing for new members
  • Build strong, effective and enduring relationships
  • Account management of current members.

 Preferred experience and skills: 

  • Superb sales, communication, organisation and self-management skills
  • Ability to build and sustain long term relationships.
  • Be results orientated with a strong and proven sales record.
  • Ability to work independently and manage your own time is essential.
  • Agribusiness qualification or equivalent practical experience
  • A solid understanding of the business of farming

A full driver’s licence is required.

You must be eligible to work permanently in New Zealand.

 
HOW TO APPLY:

To apply and receive a copy of the job description please contact Gillian Bright on gbright@fedfarm.org.nz.

 

Closing date Friday 9th February 2018.