Butcher


 

Butcher 2IC

New World Tawa | Full-Time

 

Are you an experienced butcher looking for the next step in your career?

New World Tawa is looking for a motivated and passionate Butcher 2IC to join our team. This is more than just a second-in-charge role—it's an opportunity to develop your leadership skills with the potential to progress into a Butchery Manager position in the future.

If you take pride in producing quality products, enjoy leading by example, and want to be part of building an outstanding department, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

Working alongside the Butchery Manager, you will:
  • Assist with the day-to-day running of the butchery department.
  • Prepare and present high-quality meat products.
  • Deliver exceptional customer service and product knowledge.
  • Help manage ordering, stock control, merchandising, and minimising waste.
  • Maintain high food safety, health and safety, and cleanliness standards.
  • Support, coach, and develop team members.
  • Step up and lead the department when the Manager is away.

What We're Looking For

  • Previous experience as a qualified butcher.
  • Strong knife skills and product knowledge.
  • A positive attitude with excellent communication skills.
  • Leadership potential and a willingness to learn.
  • A commitment to delivering outstanding customer service.
  • High standards of workmanship and attention to detail.
  • Reliability, initiative, and the ability to work well under pressure.

What's in it for You?

  • A genuine career pathway to Butchery Manager.
  • Ongoing training and leadership development.
  • A supportive team environment where your ideas are valued.
  • Competitive remuneration based on experience.
  • The opportunity to help shape the future of our butchery department.
At New World Tawa, we're committed to creating a workplace where people enjoy coming to work, are supported to grow, and have opportunities to build long-term careers.

 

If you're ready to take the next step and want to be part of an exciting new chapter, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV and a brief cover letter telling us why you're the right person for the role.

Apply now

Permanent Full Time

Job no: 421201.69320

Location: Wellington, Wellington

Closing Date: Friday, 21 August 2026