Fresh Foods Manager

We’re excited to announce that New World Te Atatū will be opening its doors August 2026, offering a new full-service modern supermarket and creating 120 new roles for the Peninsula. 

We’re now looking for a Fresh Foods Manager who is ready to build a high-performing team, shape our store culture, and set the standard for operational excellence from day one. This is a unique opportunity to step into a leadership role where your vision, capability, and influence will directly impact the success of a brand‑new store and create an experience our customers will love from the moment we open our doors.

Te Tūranga – About the role

• As a Fresh Foods Manager, you’ll be the mastermind behind out fresh food offerings. You’ll lead our team in delivering the freshest, highest-quality produce, meat, dairy and bakery products for our customers. 
• Overseeing the daily operations of our fresh food departments
  
• Maintaining exceptional quality and presentation standards
  
• Managing stock levels, ordering, and inventory control
  
• Developing and implementing effective merchandising strategies
  
• Leading and training a team of fresh food specialists
  

Ngāpainga - What we offer

• Development opportunities designed to grow future leaders and store owners.
  
• As a leader, the opportunity to influence how the store operates, not inherit legacy systems or habits.
  
• A culture that recognizes and rewards hard work, initiative, and results.
  
• Phone paid for (BYO handset)
  
• Instant pay rise after 1 year of service. 
  
• Staff discount (5%)
  
• Long Service Leave
  
• Birthday leave – take an additional paid day off to celebrate or relax.
  

He kōrero mōu - About you

• A fresh food expert with a passion for quality and customer service
  
• Previous experience managing fresh food departments
  
• Previous experience with SAP.
  
• A team player with excellent communication and leadership skills
  
• A problem-solver with a keen eye for detail
  
• A drive to succeed and a commitment to excellence
  

Ko waimātou  - About us

New World Te Atatu is a brand-new store built on proven foundations. This will be a full-service New World, done properly. Fresh departments that are full and inspiring, shelves that are always well presented and a store that customers trust because it’s consistent, reliable and run by people who care. What matters to us most is our team. We’re building a group of people who take ownership of their work, show up with a strong work ethic, care about customers and each other, and want to be part of a high-performing store. In return, we offer a supportive environment, opportunities to grow, and a chance to be part of something from the ground up – not just another job, but a store you can be proud of. 

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