Job Description
Culture and Benefits
At Simplot, we are fuelled by our purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values:
- Respect for Resources
- Spirit of Innovation
- Passion for People
We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members.
Simplot is passionate about cultivating a future where good ideas and inspiring possibilities have the chance to grow. We want our team members to build exciting and fulfilling careers with us and offer professional and personal growth opportunities.
The Perks
- Annual incentive / bonus program
- Personal and professional development opportunities
- Income protection insurance provided
- Discounted health insurance options
- Fully supplied & laundered uniform, boots & PPE
- Company provided on-site soft tissue specialist appointments
About Our Role
- Permanent, full‑time position based on-site at Simplot Devonport
- Grower payment / administrative focused opportunity
- Monday to Friday - 0700-1500hrs daily
Raw Procurement comprises farming and harvesting operations in addition to leading research and development programs that support our potato and vegetable growers, ensuring our manufacturing sites have the best available produce for processing, today and for generations to come. The Raw Procurement group work closely with local farmers & contract growers to plan, plant, grow, maintain, and harvest the seasonal crops to align with manufacturing production schedules.
Reporting to the Accounting Manager - Ag Services, and partnering with the Raw Procurement Manager - ANZ, the Grower Payment Administrator will work closely with internal & external stakeholders to facilitate the timely and accurate processing of grower payment and documentation in addition to providing general administrate support to the Raw Procurement team.
What You Will Do
Working to a defined schedule (daily, weekly, monthly & quarterly), the Grower Payment Administrator will undertake administrative duties that may include (but are not limited to);
- Processing of monthly grower payments, accurately and within scheduled time frames
- Data entry & validation of daily raw material intake dockets / crop volumes & weights
- Support prepayment and debtor related processes
- Reporting (daily / weekly / monthly)
- Liaise with growers and internal stakeholders for queries & escalations
- Facilitation of seasonal activities e.g. external pallet / bin provider
- Coordinate payment authorisations and distribute remittance advice
- Undertake audits of data as required
About You
- Demonstrated experience in fast paced administration, finance support, or data processing roles - mandatory
- Relevant work history within the food / agricultural / FMCG / manufacturing industries will be highly regarded
- Exposure to ERP Systems will be advantageous - noting that Simplot utilise JD Edwards
- Possess a high attention to detail with a focus on accuracy
- Possess a strong verbal and written communication skillset
- Ability to work to schedule / deadlines
- Experience using MS Office suite of products - Word / Excel / Outlook / MS Teams etc.
- Willingness to undertake a pre-employment medical, including drug & alcohol screening
Please click on the "Apply" button to submit your application, ensuring a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role AND an up-to-date resume are included (noting that you will be redirected to the Simplot Careers portal).
APPLICATIONS CLOSE MIDNIGHT WEDNESDAY 10th JUNE, 2026 noting that the Simplot Company reserve the right to commence shortlisting activities prior to advert closing date.