FULL TIME Compliance Manager - New World Point Chevalier

Here at New World Point Chevalier, we’re passionate about delivering a fresh, friendly, and safe shopping experience for our community — every single day.

We’re looking for a driven and experienced Compliance Manager to join our leadership team and help lead our store in Food Safety, Health & Safety, and regulatory compliance. This is a key role that ensures our store operates safely, responsibly, and to the highest standards.

*Please note that all recruitment for this role will only be accepted through online applications.

Monday - Friday, 40 hours (hours to be decided once successful)

The Role

As our Compliance Manager, you will play a critical leadership role in ensuring the store meets all food safety, health & safety, and regulatory compliance requirements while fostering a culture where safety and compliance are part of everyday operations. You will work closely with the HR Manager and leadership team to maintain systems, training, and processes that keep our team and customers safe.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and oversee all Food Safety and Health & Safety systems and procedures within the store.

• Ensure the store maintains compliance with Foodstuffs standards, council regulations, and legislative requirements.

• Promote a strong culture of safety and compliance across all departments.

• Work closely with the Store Management Team and department leaders to ensure processes and training meet compliance standards.

• Coordinate and manage health & safety reporting, hazard identification, and accident investigations.

• Liaise with external regulatory bodies, contractors, and Foodstuffs support teams to maintain up-to-date systems and processes.

• Oversee product recalls, compliance documentation, and regulatory reporting.

• Ensure machinery, equipment, and operational processes meet required compliance and certification standards.

• Facilitate Health & Safety Committee meetings and ensure follow-up actions are implemented.

• Lead by example and ensure compliance standards are upheld across the store.

What’s in it for you?

• A key leadership role within a dynamic supermarket environment.

• The opportunity to lead our team in Food Safety and Health & Safety excellence.

• Work alongside an experienced leadership team.

• A supportive environment that values growth, initiative, and accountability.

• Opportunities to develop within one of New Zealand’s largest supermarket co-operatives.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who is open-minded, proactive, and passionate about doing things the right way.

The ideal candidate will be:

• A strong team player who can work effectively with different leaders and departments.

• Able to lead by example and promote a culture of safety and compliance.

• Passionate about food safety, health & safety, and operational excellence.

• Comfortable working with systems, processes, and regulatory requirements.

• A natural problem solver who enjoys challenges and continuous improvement.

• Someone with a strong work ethic and determination to get the job done well.

• Confident communicating with staff, management, and external stakeholders.

  
  

Experience and skills:

• FMCG or supermarket experience preferred.

• Previous compliance, food safety, or health & safety experience advantageous.

• Strong organisational and communication skills.

• Computer literate and comfortable working with compliance systems.

• Physically fit and able to meet the requirements of the role

• You must have the current right to work in New Zealand.

About Us – New World Point Chevalier

We’re proud to serve our local community every day with fresh, quality products and friendly service. As part of the Foodstuffs family (behind New World, PAK’nSAVE and Four Square), joining our team opens the door to endless opportunities across one of New Zealand’s largest and most successful co-operatives.

If you’re passionate about leading standards, supporting teams, and creating a safe and compliant store environment, we’d love to hear from you.