Nutrient Specialist
Ballance Agri-Nutrients Ltd
Listing Description
Description
Nutrient Specialist Dargaville
- Be a trusted advisor to farmers, delivering practical nutrient solutions that make a real difference on‑farm
- Deliver strong sales performance and exceed KPI’s through owning and growing your territory with a strong mix of relationship management, technical expertise, and sales
- Work autonomously in the field while being supported by a collaborative, purpose‑driven team
WHY BALLANCE?
Rewarding the great work of our team is important, which is why we offer a range of benefits:
- Free Medical, Life, Income and Trauma Insurance.
- Access to free confidential support services including EAP.
- On-going learning and development opportunities.
- Job security and excellent career progression opportunities.
- Excellent Parental Leave benefits.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Nutrient Specialist, you’ll be the go‑to trusted advisor for farmers in your region, helping them achieve their goals through practical, tailored nutrient solutions and proactive support. In this role, you will:
- Build strong, long‑term relationships with farmers using a customer centric approach.
- Deliver high‑quality nutrient plans aligned to farm systems, goals, and seasonal priorities
- Own and execute a territory sales plan focused on retention, growth, and new customer acquisition
- Translate technical knowledge into clear, practical advice that drives on‑farm results
- Collaborate with internal teams and represent Ballance at field days and community events
You’ll balance your time between farm visits and office‑based planning, staying close to your customers and their priorities.
ABOUT YOU
You’re passionate about agriculture and thrive on building trusted relationships. You enjoy combining technical knowledge with commercial acumen and take pride in delivering great outcomes for customers.
To be considered for this role, you will have the following:
- A tertiary qualification in agriculture, agribusiness, or a related field
- Experience in customer service, sales, or advisory roles (ideally within rural industries)
- Strong relationship‑building and communication skills
- Confidence using digital tools, CRM systems, and sales processes
- The ability to work autonomously, manage your time effectively, and prioritise a busy territory
ABOUT US
We love New Zealand, and we care about our growth, our land, and our people. We work together to create a future we can all be proud of every day. Our values of Imagination, Bravery, Connections and Honesty mean we look out for each other and stand for what we believe in. We take ownership for growing and developing ourselves and supporting and challenging each other so we can all reach our full potential. Here at Ballance, you have a part to play. You can make your place and are free to make a real difference. Together, we care about our people and our place, about the future of farming and New Zealand and we'd would love for you to join us – “Growing together, caring for people and the land. All in for the future of farming”.
Applications close 22 May 2026
Application details
Apply online for this role or contact Ballance Recruiting for more information.
Ballance Agri-Nutrients Ltd
Ballance Agri-Nutrients is an important part of the New Zealand food story, helping farmers and growers to feed the world with world-class nutrient dense food.
We are a nationwide, 100% kiwi-owned cooperative, with a team of 850 people who are committed to working with our customers to create a strong sustainable future for all New Zealanders.
And we aren't just about fertiliser. Our ‘Ballance with Nature’ promise means we work with farmers and growers to help them use their natural resources to farm productively, while being guided by knowledge underpinned by science.
We believe that growth doesn’t just happen on our farms – it happens in our business too, and by helping you reach your potential, we’ll reach ours too!
We recently launched our industry leading COWS programme (Care, Ownership, Wellbeing and Safety) which every employee gets an opportunity to participate in. It’s the foundation for the way we work and the way we show up for ourselves and our workmates every day.
In-line with our values of Bravery, Honesty, Connections, and Imagination - COWS makes it okay to be human and authentically yourself.
We’re proud of where we’ve come from, excited about what we’re doing and passionate about where we’re going, and we would love for you to join us – “Together, creating the best soil and food on earth.”
Ballance offers a range of careers across all of Aotearoa. From entry level to expert, we have something for everyone. Grow your career with us http://www.ballance.co.nz/career-opportunities.
