Portfolio Manager - Rural / Farm Services

Mō te whai waahi | About the opportunity

As a Portfolio Manager at Farmlands, you lead the development and performance of the Farm Services, Travel and Business Services portfolios, driving value for shareholders, partners and the co-operative.

Always working on acquisition and growth, you will be responsible for managing partner relationships, negotiating contracts and identifying opportunities across these key categories.

You will also support campaign execution, continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration, while actively contributing to Farmlands’ values of diversity, creativity and commitment to rural communities and sustainable outcomes.

Mōhou ake | About you

• At least five years’ experience in a similar sales, key account management, or business development role.
• Confident building relationships and communicating clearly with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Skilled at spotting new business opportunities and turning ideas into practical solutions.
• Able to negotiate effectively and handle complex commercial discussions.
• Experience in card or loyalty programmes and / or an understanding of the agriculture service industry would be a real advantage.

Mō ngā painga | About the benefits

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.

Te Tono | How to apply

Apply now. We’re reviewing applications as they come in, so don’t wait!

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.