Produce 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 Produce 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

• Have full ownership of the produce department including buying, price integrity, rostering, food safety, stock management.   
• Ensure all produce meets the highest standards, is fresh and displayed attractively for our customers.
• Lead, inspire and train a team.
• Listen to customers to find out what they want and need in one simple shop.
• Search constantly for areas to improve our produce operations, productivity, and efficiency. 
• Deliver on financial performance targets including budgets, wage percentages and sales forecasting. 

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

• Proven people leadership experience at Department Manager level or above, ideally within produce or fresh foods.
  
• Commitment to the customer – identifying and focusing on store standards and meeting customer expectations. 
  
• Knowledge of food safety compliance and health & safety procedures. 
  
• Previous experience with SAP.
  
• Resilient and able to maintain steady leadership through challenges, supporting your team through change. 
  
• Able to navigate ambiguity, adjust to plans as the store evolves and embrace new ways of working. 
  

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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