Operations Assistant


Tamatea PAK'nSAVE Grocery department currently have positions available in the evenings.  The aim of the game is to get the majority of the shelves filled before the store opens at 7am, and to continue to stock high-volume areas throughout the day.  You will work as part of a wider team across all areas of Grocery which also include chilled & frozen foods and liquor.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Working in the Grocery department, you will be responsible for ensuring the flow of stock from the storeroom to our store’s shelves. Especially focussing on our high-demand areas throughout the day.

We receive a daily delivery in the late afternoon, and we are looking to get all of that stock directly onto the shelves when the truck arrives.  The roles are hands on with physical demands, which include unloading pallets, moving stock from the storeroom, bulk chillers & freezers to the shop floor, stocking shelves, using ladder trolleys and pallet jacks, with regular heavy lifting and bending involved. 
We have 2 full-time roles available, on the rosters listed below:

Role 1: 39.5 hours 

Tuesday: 11am - 6pm 
Wednesday: 11am - 6pm
Thursday: 11am - 6pm
Friday: 9am - 7:30pm
Saturday: 9am - 7:30pm

Role 2: 39.5 hours 

Sunday: 9am - 7:30pm
Monday: 9am - 7:30pm
Tuesday: 11am - 6pm 
Wednesday: 11am - 6pm
Thursday: 11am - 6pm

Please make sure to highlight which roster you are applying for in your cover letter.

At PAK'nSAVE Tamatea, our people are a major contributor to our store’s success.  To be successful in this role you will:

  • Show reliability and commitment
  • Be able to commit to working one weekend day each week
  • Like the challenge of working in a fast-paced environment
  • Be physically able to complete the demands of the role
  • Have a positive attitude with enthusiasm and team spirit
  • Be able to pass a pre-employment drug test 
  • Have the rights to work in New Zealand 

In return we can offer not only a competitive rate of pay but also a number of attractive employee benefits.  Your career with us will also be supported by opportunities for training, development and progression.

We work in a large modern store that is committed to providing our customers with fresh and quality food at great value for money along with excellent customer service.

About PAK’nSAVE & Foodstuffs;

PAK’nSAVE Tamatea is a pretty big business on its own, never mind being part of the Foodstuffs Cooperative. We employ over 230 people and serve over 30,000 people a week and help to support our local community. We are proud to provide customers with a fresh as, sweet as and cheap as experience in our store!

You know New World, PAK’nSAVE and Four Square right? That’s Foodstuffs! We are one of NZ’s biggest companies. Join one of our stores and you open the door to endless opportunities!  If you think this role could provide you with your next career opportunity, please apply with a CV and cover letter outlining which role you are applying for.

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Permanent Full Time

Job no: 505101.69084

Location: Hawkes Bay, North Island, Tamatea

Closing Date: Sunday, 26 July 2026