Annual Trading Calendar Lead

Mō te whai waahi | About the opportunity

At Farmlands, we’re on a journey to transform how we plan, execute, and deliver value to our shareholders and customers. As our Annual Trading Calendar Lead, you’ll play a pivotal role in designing and embedding the framework that drives our commercial rhythm across the co-operative.

Reporting to the GM Integrated Planning, this role is all about bringing structure, visibility, and alignment to our go-to-market activities. You’ll lead the development and governance of our annual trading calendar, ensuring it connects seamlessly with our financial forecasts, campaign planning, and broader business strategy.

This is a high-impact role that requires strong cross-functional leadership, commercial acumen, and a knack for turning complexity into clarity.

Ngā kawenga | Key responsibilities

• Design and implement the Annual Trading Calendar Framework as a core part of Farmlands’ operating rhythm.
• Establish governance models that support medium- and long-term planning across Sales, Retail, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance.
• Lead the planning and execution of integrated campaigns, ensuring alignment with commercial objectives and critical path milestones.
• Develop reporting tools that provide visibility of performance and enable proactive decision-making.
• Foster collaboration across teams to ensure the calendar reflects business priorities and drives accountability.

The role is based in our Christchurch Support Office in Burnside.

Mōhou ake | About you

You’re a seasoned project or program manager with a strong background in commercial planning, ideally in a multi-channel B2B / B2C environment. You thrive in cross-functional settings, bring people together around a shared plan, and know how to turn strategy into action.

You’ll bring :

• Proven experience leading complex planning frameworks or trading calendars.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• A commercial mindset with the ability to link planning to financial outcomes.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• Experience in the rural sector is a bonus, but not essential.

Mō ngā painga | What's in it for you

• Great perks from day one – Competitive salary, sick leave from Day 1, paid birthday leave, and flexible working options.
• Support for your whānau – additional parental leave
• Grow with us – Access to our learning platform The Greenhouse and LinkedIn Learning with ongoing development opportunities.
• Everyday extras – Staff discounts at Farmlands stores, exclusive shareholder offers, and free parking at our Christchurch Support Office.
• Everyday life at Farmlands – Pet-friendly office, close to great coffee, gyms, and eateries.

Te Tono | How to apply

If you're ready to shape the rhythm of a business that backs Kiwi farmers and growers every day, we’d love to hear from you. Apply online with your CV and cover letter.

We are reviewing applications as they are received, so get yours in early.

Mō matou | About us

At Farmlands Te Whenua Tāroa, New Zealand’s largest farming co-operative, we’re driven by three core values : Be You, Minds Open, and See It Through. We support NZ farmers and growers to boost profitability and productivity, aiming to be the trusted partner for everyone connected to the land.

With over 1,200 team members across 80+ locations, we offer diverse operations - from retail and feed production to ecommerce and fuel. Join us to be part of a Kiwi-owned brand that values your uniqueness, creativity, and teamwork in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Please note that the successful candidate will have to go through pre-employment checks before starting with us at Farmlands. These will include two references from your two most recent managers, a Ministry of Justice Check, proof of your right to work in New Zealand, a driver’s licence check and an ACC background check. For certain roles a drug and alcohol test, credit check and AML check may be required.