Commodity Manager

Mo te whai waahi | About the opportunity

As Commodity Manager, you will lead Farmlands’ commodity buying and trading function nationwide, driving commercial performance, managing risk and delivering value for shareholders. This is your opportunity to source and trade product at a large scale, shaping supply outcomes and influencing market presence across New Zealand.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the end-to-end buying and trading of domestic and imported feed commodities, ensuring supply, pricing and performance targets are achieved.
• Developing and executing commodity strategies that drive commercial outcomes, optimise margins and support shareholder value.
• Monitoring domestic and international markets, using insights to guide purchasing decisions and manage trading risk.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with growers, suppliers and industry partners while enhancing Farmlands’ market presence.
• Leading, coaching and developing a high-performing team.

Mōhou ake | About you

• Extensive experience in commodity trading, procurement, or supply chain, with strong knowledge of market dynamics.
• Proven experience managing trading positions, contracts and commercial risk.
• Strong leadership capability, with experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Excellent negotiation, relationship management and networking skills.
• A strong commercial mindset, with the ability to translate market insight into action and deliver results.

Mō ngā painga | About the benefits

• Flexible working options and free onsite parking.
• Great perks from day one – Competitive salary, sick leave from Day 1, paid birthday leave, leave purchase opportunity.
• Grow with us – Access to our learning platform The Greenhouse and LinkedIn Learning with ongoing development opportunities.
• Everyday extras – Staff discounts at Farmlands stores and exclusive shareholder offer and many more!
• A pet-friendly office environment, vibrant local café scene, and strong team culture.

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.