Butchery Manager


Are you an experienced Butchery Manager looking to lead a successful team and deliver exceptional standards?

Come join our wonderful team at New World Waihi! Imagine living only minutes away from beautiful beaches and with very little traffic! 

We are looking for an inspiring leader who can bring their unique skills to a truly collaborative, innovative, and fast-paced environment.

Location - New World Waihi

Job type – Full time, Permanent

Hours – Minimum guaranteed 40 hours per week

Salary - $40 - $45/hour (depending on experience)

About the Role

As our Butchery Manager, you will take total ownership of the department. You will be responsible for leading and developing a high-performing team, maintaining excellent presentation standards, and ensuring our customers receive an outstanding shopping experience every time they visit.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and develop the Butchery team while creating a positive and high-performing culture.
  • Create a positive and high-performing team culture.
  • Manage rostering, training, productivity, and labour costs efficiently.
  • Ensure excellent customer service and top-tier product presentation.
  • Monitor stock levels, ordering, and inventory management.
  • Drive department sales and profitability, with a demonstrated ability to achieve sales, gross profit, and productivity targets.
  • Maintain food safety, health and safety, and compliance standards.
  • Work closely with the wider leadership team to achieve store goals.
  • Ensure counter displays are consistently full, visually appealing, and accurately ticketed.


What We're Looking For

  • Must have management experience, ideally in retail, supermarkets, food service, hospitality, or a similar environment.
  • Experience with SAP and inventory management systems.
  • Ability to motivate, coach, hold a team accountable, and build strong relationships through excellent communication.
  • Outstanding planning and organisational skills.
  • Strong financial awareness with a proven ability to manage margins, waste, and profitability.
  • A genuine commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences.

 

If this sounds like you, don’t delay and apply today!!

To apply for this vacancy, you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have the rights to work in New Zealand.  

If you have the skills, you can apply online, fill in an application form at the customer service desk at New World Waihi or you can send your CV/cover letter to chris.ward@nw.co.nz. You may contact Chris on 078637880 (ext.865) if you require further information.

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Permanent Full Time

Job no: 413601.69739

Location: Waihi

Closing Date: Sunday, 15 November 2026