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Fresh Foods Manager


Fresh Foods Manager – New World Wanaka

New World is New Zealand’s kitchen – the place where kiwis go to make every meal time easy! Be part of the team providing our customers with great food, great value, recipe inspiration, and an awesome shopping experience.  We are proudly 100% locally owned and operated and currently seeking an individual who is a great team leader and who thrives working in a fast-paced environment.   

Our Fresh Foods Manager plays a vital role in ensuring our customers have access to a premium range of products, is a team player and “will roll their sleeves up, to get the job completed”.

We are a very busy store with a lot going on.  The Fresh Foods Manager is responsible for making daily decisions regarding the preparation of products, assigning daily tasks to the team, ensuring production is achieved to a high standard every day.  Upskilling and training new and existing staff, ordering, stock management and leading by example.

What you will bring:

  • Proven ability to lead a champion team
  • Passionate about providing exceptional Customer Service
  • Proven leadership and decision-making abilities
  • Exceptional organisational, presentation and planning skills
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills
  • High level of integrity and honesty
  • Flexibility in working hours to meet the needs of the business
  • Excellent computer and analytical skills, SAP knowledge would be beneficial
  • Understanding of Food safety and health and safety practices in the workplace

What’s in it for You?

We offer a competitive remuneration package, employee discount, EAP and the chance to thrive in a supportive environment that values innovation, teamwork, and professional growth.

This is a fulltime role in a busy seasonal 7 day a week operation.  Hours of work will be discussed with the successful applicant.

We will be reviewing applications as they come in and may close the advertisement early once a suitable candidate is appointed. We encourage you to apply promptly.

If you’re ready to make your mark and take the next step in your career, APPLY ONLINE TODAY and bring your energy to our food-loving community! 

Candidates must have the legal right to work in New Zealand to be considered.

Applications close 30th November 2025

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Permanent Full Time

Job no: 8144.011

Location: Wanaka

Closing Date: Sunday, 30 November 2025