Grocery 2IC


Grocery 2IC

Here, at PAK’nSAVE Palmerston North we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as Grocery 2IC.

Reporting to the Grocery Manager, we are looking for a motivated person to join our Grocery team. You will be responsible in assisting the manager with planning and coordinating all facets of the day to day operations of the department and ensuring staff are well trained to provide the best overall shopping experience for their customers. 

If you are looking for an opportunity to work with a team that is passionate about what they do and focused on providing great service to their customers, then look no further. PAK’nSAVE Palmerston North is committed to offering a supportive environment with the opportunity to grow and progress your skills and career.

 

The Role:

  • Replenishing stock and merchandising
  • Motivate, support and provide direction to the Grocery team
  • Actively sets, monitors and maintains consistently high standards of customer service 
  • Maintaining Health & Safety and Food Safety standards at all times
  • Guiding all identified department members through identified training to achieve desired standards of performance. 
  • Support Manager in ensuring time sheets, rostering, compliance requirements and day-to-day operations are completed.
  • Manage the appropriate department staff effectively through adherence to appropriate in-store policies and procedures and by setting a personal example of expected store behaviours.
  • Actively contributes to a team spirit of openness and inclusiveness where colleagues feel able to offer ideas and able to identify opportunities to drive success and team culture within the department. 
  • Ensure the Grocery Supply Code Of Conduct is met at all times by maintaining transparent pricing and upholding ticketing standards throughout the department.

 

About you:

  • Have a can do attitude
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Great communication skills
  • Leadership qualities, lead a large team with confidence and integrity.
  • Work co-operatively in a fast-paced team environment
  • Be physically fit
  • Have you a track record of developing staff to reach their potential combined with a commitment to good HR practice. 
  • Providing and taking on feedback to support your development.
  • Flexible with hours when required.

 

What’s in it for you?

Permanent full time role – 45 hours

Work with a great team

Great job security

 

Hours:

Tuesday, 7.30am - 5pm

Wednesday, 7.30am - 5pm

Thursday, 7.30am - 5pm

Friday, 6am - 3.30pm

Saturday, 6am - 3.30pm

TOTAL = 45 hrs

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been waiting for,

then apply now with your CV and cover letter

PAK’nSAVE Palmerston North is 100% locally owned. And we’re proud of it!

* If you havent heard from us by 22nd May 2026, you have been unsuccessful for this position.

Apply now

Permanent Full Time

Job no: 508201.68430

Location: North Island, Manawatu, Palmerston North

Closing Date: Friday, 15 May 2026