New World Green Bay - Butchery Knife Hand /Assistant

Butchery / Knifehand Assistant

Join Our Butchery Team!

Are you interested in butchery and keen to learn from experienced professionals? Whether you’re looking to start a career in the trade, build on existing knifehand experience, or begin a long-term career in the supermarket industry — this could be the opportunity for you!

We’re looking for a hardworking, motivated team member to join our busy Butchery Department. This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same, and you’ll gain valuable experience working alongside two highly experienced butchers in a fast-paced supermarket environment.

The Role

As part of our Butchery Team, you will:

Support the butchers with meat preparation, traying up products, packing, and replenishing the department.

• Learn valuable butchery skills and develop your career through hands-on training and mentorship.
• Ensure all Food Safety, Health & Safety, cleaning, temperature checks, and traceability procedures are completed correctly.
• Maintain high standards of quality, freshness, and presentation across all products.
• Assist customers with friendly, knowledgeable service and help meet their needs.
• Ensure products are correctly wrapped, labelled, and displayed to company compliance standards.
• Work with a range of meat products including beef, lamb, pork, chicken, fish, and more.

What’s In It For You?

• Work alongside experienced butchers who are passionate about training and development.
• Be part of a supportive, hardworking, and inclusive team culture.
• Gain real opportunities for career progression within the supermarket and butchery industry.
• Enjoy a hands-on role where your effort and attitude are valued every day.
• Join a 100% locally owned and operated business backed by the trusted New World and Foodstuffs brands.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who:

Has a strong work ethic and a genuine interest in the butchery industry.

• Takes pride in quality, presentation, and attention to detail.
• Can follow instructions and enjoys learning new skills.
• Is reliable, self-motivated, and works well within a team.
• Has great customer service and communication skills.
• Understands the importance of Food Safety and Health & Safety procedures.
• Is comfortable working in a refrigerated environment.
• Has previous butchery or knifehand experience (preferred but not essential).

Days & Hours

• Monday: 5:00am – 3:00pm
• Tuesday: 10:00am – 6:00pm
• Friday: 6:00am – 2:30pm
• Sunday: 8:00am – 6:00pm

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, learn from experienced professionals, and build a future in the butchery or supermarket industry, we’d love to hear from you!

Applicants must be NZ Citizens/Residents or hold a current NZ Work Visa with no restrictions and be in New Zealand at the time of applying.

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