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Butchery Manager


We are looking for a Butchery Manager to join our team. We are located in beautiful Queenstown at 1/12 Hawthorne Drive, Remarkables Park, Queenstown, 9300.  Pay rate range for this position is $35.00-$38.50 hour. This is a permanent role that is 45 hours per week. The role is Tuesday-Saturday 5am-2.30pm. This roles relates to ANZSCO 322231 Butcher or Smallgoods Maker code. The role consists of ¾ Butchering and ¼ managerial tasks. 

To apply you must have:

-Butcher Qualification level 4

-Must be skilled to Butcher Beef, Pork and Lamb

-Must be skilled to process Chicken

-Must be Skilled to make small goods ie sausages, schnitzel, mignons, roasts etc

-Good communication skills

-Willingness to learn

-Work well in a team

About the role - key tasks, duties and responsibilities:

  • Selects and inspects meat to ensure quality and freshness
  • Cuts, trims and prepares meat according to customer requirements
  • Operates meat processing machines such as slicers, grinders, tenderisers and bandsaw
  • Weighs, labels and packages meat products for sale or supply
  • Maintains cleanliness and hygiene standards in meat preparation and display areas
  • Manages inventory and order meat supplies as needed
  • Creates and maintains attractive displays of meat products
  • Assists customers to select and purchase meat products
  • Prepares and produces smallgoods such as sausages and mignons
  • Monitors the smallgoods production process to ensure quality, hygiene and efficiency
  • Advises staff of the daily cutting/priority list
  • Managers staff in the butchery team
  • Communicates to owners about any comments or concerns regarding the butchery department
  • Sets specials and promotions for the butchery department

If you are interested in a role with us please email your CV, Passport or NZ Birth Certificate and Visa (if applicable) to Ashley.McKenzie@newworld-si.co.nz to apply

Permanent Full Time

Job no: 8069.031

Location: Queenstown

Closing Date: Sunday, 31 May 2026