Butchery Assistant

New World; Wellington; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff perks

Job summary

NWT is seeking a part-time Butchery Assistant to join our team in Wellington. You will prepare and present meat and seafood products, keep the workspace clean, and ensure cabinets are well-stocked and attractively merchandised.

Customer service remains central as you assist shoppers and offer recommendations. You will wrap, label, and prepare products for sale, support the Seafood department, and strictly uphold Health & Safety and Food Safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service and food handling is beneficial.
• Ability to work well within a team and follow standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cabinets and displays are well-stocked and merchandised.
• Collaborate with team to maintain smooth operations.
• Wrap, label, and prepare meat and seafood products for sale.
• Provide friendly and knowledgeable assistance to customers with recommendations.
• Support the Seafood department as needed.
• Uphold Health & Safety and Food Safety standards at all times.

Skills

Customer service

Team collaboration

Health & safety

Food safety

Job description

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 have an opening for a Part-time Butchery Assistant to join our dynamic team! In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for preparing (not butchering) and presenting meat and seafood products, maintaining clean and organised workspaces, and ensuring our cabinets and displays are well-stocked and attractively merchandised. You will wrap, label, and prepare products for sale, support the Seafood department as needed, and strictly uphold all Health & Safety and Food Safety standards. Customer service remains at the heart of this position: you will connect with customers, answer their questions, offer recommendations, and help them find the perfect cuts of meat. Your expertise and warmth will create a welcoming atmosphere, enhancing the shopping experience for everyone who visits our store.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure cabinets and displays are well-stocked and attractively merchandised
• Collaborate effectively with team members to maintain smooth operations
• Wrap, label, and prepare meat and seafood products for sale
• Provide friendly and knowledgeable assistance to customers, including answering questions and offering recommendations
• Support the Seafood department as needed
• Uphold Health & Safety and Food Safety standards at all times

Shifts & Availability

This is a part-time, permanent position (not a summer or temporary role), with shifts every Friday and Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Please note that we do not have on-site parking; however, the train and bus stations are a five-minute walk from the store, and coupon parking is available in various areas nearby.

Applicants must hold New Zealand citizenship, New Zealand Permanent Residency, or a Valid New Zealand Work Permit.