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Supermarket Assistants


New World Wanaka is 100% locally owned and located just a hop, skip and jump from Wanaka’s Lake edge right in the middle of town at 20 Dunmore Street, Wanaka. 

We have multiple opportunities available in our vibrant store for diligent and hardworking retail superstars.  Departments and shifts are varied and will be discussed at interview. 

You will be able to:

  • Demonstrate dedication to customer service
  • Be able to work well under pressure & be physically fit
  • Have a willingness to learn
  • Work well in a team
  • Be able to communicate effectively
  • Be able to comply with our health and safety, and our food safety programmes.
  • Minimum 3 months prior food retail experience required

Key tasks, duties and responsibilities:

  • Helping customer to find products in the store and answering their questions
  • Stacking & displaying goods for sale
  • Personal shopping
  • Wrapping, preparing and packaging goods for sale
  • Servicing customers and accepting payment for goods via our point-of-sale systems
  • Assisting with the ongoing management of stock such as participating in stock takes

What is in it for you:

  • Supportive environment
  • Steady and stable work, all year round
  • Rewarding and satisfying work 
  • Leave work at the door lifestyle - come in, work hard, then leave 

Pay rate range for these positions is $24.50 - $26.00 per hour.  Roles are a minimum of 30 hours per week, and most will include some weekend work.  These roles relate to ANZSCO 621111 (L5) Sales Assistant.

Candidates can require sponsorship for these roles.

About New World & Foodstuffs –

You know New World, PAK’n’SAVE and Four Square, right? That’s Foodstuffs! We are one of NZ’s biggest companies, you just don’t know it, because in true Kiwi style – we are humble about it (apart from right now maybe)! Join one of our stores and you open the door to endless opportunities!

Applications close 7th April 2026

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Permanent Full Time, Permanent Part Time

Job no: 8144.022

Location: Wanaka

Closing Date: Tuesday, 7 April 2026