Grain Administrator (12-month Fixed Term)

About the role

We are seeking a Grain Administrator to join our Grain team in Ashburton on a 12‑month fixed‑term basis. You will provide essential administrative support to our grain trading operations, ensuring smooth processing, accurate records and high‑quality customer service.

Key responsibilities

• Provide administrative support across grain operations, including transaction processing, logistics coordination, inventory monitoring and reporting.
• Prepare, process and maintain grain contracts, ensuring documentation is accurate, complete and well‑controlled.
• Maintain accurate records in business systems and databases, covering contracts, sample data and related information.
• Deliver professional customer service by responding to enquiries, following up and resolving outstanding matters.

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience in an administration role with confidence using databases and business systems.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a high‑volume environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a professional, customer‑focused approach.
• Well‑organised, proactive and able to work effectively under pressure.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Ability to work with databases and business systems.

What we offer

• Supportive, values‑driven team environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to an essential part of the agricultural value chain.
• Exposure to a global network across New Zealand, Australia and the wider DLF cooperative.
• Experience in a respected agribusiness that can serve as a strong career foundation.