Truck Driver - Class 2

Competitive remuneration + benefits

• Play a key role in supporting NZ farmers and rural communities

Proudly Kiwi-owned - Aotearoa's largest farming co-operative

Mō te whai waahi | About the opportunity

As one of our Truck Drivers, you'll be out on the road delivering products to our shareholders and customers, as well as supporting in-store with loading and unloading. The role also includes working within the warehouse and providing customer service as required, so you'll be comfortable moving between tasks and environments.

It's a hands-on role where no two days are the same, and you'll play a key part in keeping our rural communities moving.

Mōhou ake | About you

You’ll be a safe, capable and reliable driver who enjoys being out on the road, with a strong focus on safety and customer service.

To be successful in this role, you’ll have:

• A Full Class 2 licence

• Current Forklift licence (F endorsement; OSH preferred)

• Current Dangerous Goods (DG) Endorsement

• A clean driving record

• Recent experience operating Class 2 curtainsider vehicles

• Proven experience loading, securing, transporting and unloading varied load profiles

• Strong working knowledge of load restraint systems and load security practices

• A solid understanding of NZ driver worktime rules, fatigue management, and logbook requirements (with recent practical use)

You’ll also bring:

• Confidence operating in rural and remote environments, including variable weather and road conditions

• The ability to work safely and independently once trained

• A practical, hands-on approach to loading and unloading

Bonus if you have:

• Recent experience transporting dangerous goods, including knowledge of segregation, documentation and emergency response requirements

In addition, you are:

• Safety-focused and organised

• Calm under pressure and able to juggle tasks

• A confident communicator who enjoys working with customers and the team

Mō ngā painga | About the benefits

You'll be rewarded with:

• Competitive pay and great staff discounts

• Generous leave, including sick leave from Day 1 and your birthday off

• Ongoing training and development

• Shareholding opportunity with great partner perks through the Farmlands Card

• Extra support for parents

Mō matou | About us

At Farmlands Te Whenua Tāroa, we’re here to support NZ farmers and growers to thrive. With over 1,200 people across the country, we’re proud to be a Kiwi-owned co-operative built on our values: Be You, Minds Open, See It Through.

Te Tono | How to apply

Apply online with your CV and a short cover letter – we’d love to hear from you.

Applications close: 19 June however we will be progressing applications as received.

You must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. Pre-employment checks include references, Ministry of Justice check, right to work, driver’s licence check, and ACC history. Additional checks may apply for some roles.

Team

Retail

Role

Assistant Branch Manager, Retail Sales, Storeperson or Delivery Driver

Locations

Hastings

Job Type

Permanent - full-time