Butchery Apprentice - New World Paremata


Butchery Apprentice

 

Start a Career You'll Be Proud Of

Are you looking for a real career and don't want to spend your days sitting behind a desk?

Do you enjoy working with your hands, learning new skills, and being part of a hardworking team?

If you're motivated, reliable, and keen to learn, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our Butchery team as a Butchery Apprentice.

Through the Foodstuffs Butchery Apprenticeship Programme, you'll earn while you learn, gain a nationally recognized qualification, and develop valuable skills in a trade that's always in demand.

 

What You'll Be Doing

As a Butchery Apprentice, you'll learn all aspects of the trade, including:

  • Learning to prepare, cut, and pack products to the highest standards.
  • Producing quality products to meet customer demand.
  • Creating value-added products and attractive displays.
  • Developing the practical skills and product knowledge needed to become a qualified butcher.

 

What We're Looking For

  • Enthusiastic, reliable, and keen to build a long-term career.
  • Enjoys hands-on work and learning new skills.
  • Works well in a team and takes pride in their work.
  • Is physically fit and flexible with early starts and weekend work.

 

What We Offer

  • A paid apprenticeship and nationally recognized qualification.
  • Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
  • A supportive team and great workplace culture.
  • 5% staff discount.

This is your chance to learn a skilled trade, gain industry-recognized qualifications, and build a rewarding career with plenty of opportunities for future growth.

Apply today and start your butchery career with us!

New World Paremata is committed to offering a friendly focused working environment with a remuneration package that reflects the skills and potential of the successful applicant. Applicants must hold New Zealand citizenship, New Zealand Permanent Residency or a Valid New Zealand Work Permit.

If the above is of interest to you & you'd like to join our team, please talk to Claire in Store or apply online here.

Apply now

Permanent Full Time

Job no: 421801.70059

Location: Porirua

Closing Date: Thursday, 22 October 2026