Trainee Arable Representative

Job Family:  Field Production
Business Unit:  Oceania
Location: 

Gore, NZ, 9774

PGG Wrightson Seeds is one of New Zealand’s premier seed businesses, encompassing all aspects of the seeds market, from research and development, seed production and processing, through to supply and on-farm support.

 

We are seeking a Trainee Arable Representative to join our Arable Team working and learning in the field with our Arable Reps. The role will include some initial induction and training at our Kimihia Research Centre in Lincoln and with our Canterbury production teams. This role will be based out of Gore covering the Southland region.

 

This role involves learning of all aspects of an Arable Representatives role, including building client relationships, procuring the seed requirements for the business and managing the complete growing process of our contracted crops.

 

To be successful in this role you will possess the following skills and attributes:

•           Need to be motivated and driven to learn and succeed

•           Have a passion for the Arable Industry

•           A high standard of communication

•           Great organisational abilities

•           Excellent time management skills

•           Computer literacy in Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook

•           A suitable agricultural degree will be advantageous for this role

 

PGG Wrightson Seeds is committed to creating long lasting, successful careers for their people. Salary is commensurate with experience. Employee benefits include personal life, income protection and health insurance.

 

Our values are built on a foundation of acting with respect, trust, and integrity.  It’s important to us that we are empowering our people, creating innovation and entrepreneurship, realising global synergies, and operating in an environmentally sustainable way.

 

If you fit the criteria above, have a strong affinity for the primary sector and are keen to join a high performing culture then please apply with your resume and cover letter.

 

For more information, call Shane Butler, Arable Business Unit Manager on 027 477 4134. To request a position description, please email recruitment@pggwrightsonseeds.co.nz

 

Applications close as soon as the successful person has been found.