Fresh Foods Manager

New World Pioneer is seeking a dynamic Fresh Foods Manager to lead and elevate our fresh departments.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our senior leadership team and make a real impact in areas ripe for transformation and growth. We’re looking for a forward-thinking retail leader who thrives on identifying potential, driving change and delivering measurable results. Love fresh food and leading change? This is the opportunity for you!

The Role:

• Leading and supporting Fresh Department Managers to achieve sales, gross profit, and service targets.
• Driving high standards of presentation, availability, and customer service across all fresh departments.
• Ensuring strong stock control, purchasing, and supplier management practices.
• Maintaining compliance with food safety and health & safety requirements.
• Coaching, developing, and performance-managing your team to build capability and succession.
• Delivering outstanding customer experiences every day.

What’s in it for you?

• Join a well-established and successful store with a genuine commitment to it’s local community.
• Take ownership of key fresh departments with the freedom to implement your own ideas and drive meaningful change.
• Make your mark by leading transformation in areas full of untapped potential.
• Join a passionate and experienced team that values collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Grow your career in a senior leadership tole where your contributions are visible, valued and celebrated. 

What we’re looking for:

• At least 2 years’ experience in supermarket department management (fresh foods experience highly valued).
• Proven leadership skills – able to inspire, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy (SAP experience an advantage).
• Physically fit and able to meet the demands of a busy supermarket environment.

Hours: Sunday – Thursday, 9.30am – 6.00pm

Remuneration will be discussed at interview stage and will depend on experience.

If you believe you have the right attitude, experience and attributes for this role, please apply online now including your cover letter and full curriculum vitae.

Or send it through to: Lilly.bruntonjohnson@nw.co.nz

Only candidates who are shortlisted for this role will be contacted

Apply now

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