Category Coordinator

About the opportunity

Farmlands Co-operative Society Limited is looking for a Category Coordinator to help deliver the activities and day-to-day work that support the wider category plan. In this role, you will assist Category Managers with category processes, performance, and operational follow-through.

What you will do

• Keep category operations moving by handling documents, answering queries, and helping organise vendor meetings with clear action tracking and reporting.
• Support marketing and promotional activity by preparing briefings, checking collateral, and distributing materials across Sales, Retail, and Marketing teams.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance by helping ensure plans are completed on time, rebates are tracked correctly, and agreements and regulations are followed.
• Maintain accurate product and e-commerce information, including SKU setup, product details, pricing, and promotional changes.
• Work closely with Category Managers, Supply Chain, Marketing, and other internal teams to strengthen category outcomes and improve processes.

About you

• You are comfortable working on your own and taking ownership of tasks.
• You bring strong analytical thinking, planning, organisation, and problem-solving ability.
• You are confident using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• You can work with financial information and use it to support recommendations and decisions.
• Experience in a similar category coordination role would be an advantage.
• Background in retail, especially rural retail, would be helpful but is not essential.

Benefits

• Flexible work options and free on-site parking.
• Sick leave from day one, paid birthday leave, the option to buy extra leave, and service-based benefits.
• Access to learning resources through the online library, The Greenhouse.
• Staff discounts at Farmlands Retail Stores.
• An exclusive shareholding offer with access to many discounts through card partners.
• A pet-friendly workplace, a lively local café environment, and a strong team culture.

About the company

Farmlands Te Whenua Tāroa is New Zealand’s largest farming co-operative. Guided by the values Be You, Minds Open, and See It Through, the organisation supports farmers and growers across the country to improve productivity and profitability, while aiming to be the trusted partner for everyone connected to the land.

With more than 1,200 team members across over 80 locations, Farmlands works across retail, feed production, ecommerce, fuel, and more. It is a Kiwi-owned business that values individuality, creativity, teamwork, and a fast-moving collaborative culture.

Application and compliance requirements

To apply, submit your CV and the team will take it from there. Applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

The selected candidate will need to complete pre-employment checks before starting. These include references from the two most recent managers, a Ministry of Justice check, proof of the right to work in New Zealand, a driver’s licence check, and an ACC background check. Depending on the role, a drug and alcohol test, credit check, and AML check may also be required.