Produce Assistant


New World Thorndon

What do we offer?

At NWT, we believe in creating awesome experiences that empower you to grow. Our mission is to foster a nurturing and inclusive environment where your talents can flourish, and your career can thrive. As a valued member of our team, you will enjoy amazing perks like a 5% discount on groceries, regular fresh fruit in the staff room, and most of your work essentials provided at no cost. We are a team of over 250 friendly individuals who share a passion for doing the right thing. We love to celebrate the good stuff, from dressing up for events like Pink Shirt Day to embracing initiatives that make a difference. Join us at NWT to create a thriving workplace together!

Join our team

We are excited to welcome a friendly and dependable Produce Assistant to our team! In this key role, you’ll be hands-on in the store, creating vibrant displays, monitoring produce quality, and assisting customers with a smile. You’ll help keep our inventory organised and support the smooth day-to-day running of our produce department. Your responsibilities will also include unloading and sorting deliveries, maintaining product quality, and ensuring stock is well-presented and accessible. Cleaning duties and excellent customer service are also an essential part of this role.

This is a physically active position, perfect for someone who enjoys staying on the move. You should be comfortable lifting and moving heavier items, and able to handle repetitive tasks with energy and enthusiasm. A positive attitude and strong sense of teamwork are essential qualities we value.

To be successful in this role, you will need to:

  • Have a strong work ethic, reliability, and punctuality
  • Demonstrate excellent customer service skills
  • Show flexibility and commitment
  • Be dedicated to Food Safety and Health & Safety

Shifts & Availability

This is a permanent part-time role with weekend hours: Saturday 12.00 pm-8.00 pm and Sunday 8.00 am-4.00 pm, 15 hours per week. It's ideal for someone who loves fresh food, enjoys being active and is a great team player. You'll play a key part in keeping our produce department in the best possible condition for our customers.

If you're enthusiastic, reliable and happy to work weekends, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now.

Want to find out more? Call us on 04 499 9041 or email hr.thorndon@nw.co.nz. We’re happy to answer any questions. Please note we do not have on-site parking. However, the main Train and Bus station is a 5-minute walk from the store. 

Applicants must be a New Zealand Citizen, a Permanent Resident or hold a valid New Zealand Work Visa.

 

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Permanent Part Time

Job no: JNAF6294133

Location: Thorndon

Closing Date: Thursday, 12 November 2026