Butchery Assistant Manager

Foodstuffs NZ; Rangiora; Remote; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Employee discounts

Supportive environment

Career development

Job summary

PAK'nSAVE Rangiora is seeking a hands-on Assistant Butchery Manager to help lead the busy Butchery Department. You will coach and develop team members, ensure quality and safety standards, and work closely with the Butchery Manager to drive performance and customer service.

Ideal candidates have butchery or meat retail experience and proven leadership ability. This role offers a supportive team, career development opportunities, and a schedule from Tuesday to Saturday, 40 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in butchery or meat retail.
• Leadership or supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of meat cuts, preparation, and presentation standards.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Understanding of food safety and health & safety requirements.
• Ability to work in a busy retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day management of the Butchery Department.
• Lead and support butchers, apprentices, and team members.
• Maintain high standards of product quality, presentation, and merchandising.
• Support sales, gross profit, and productivity targets.
• Ensure food safety and health & safety compliance.
• Assist with ordering, inventory management, and stock control.
• Support department training and team development initiatives.

Skills

Butchery experience

Leadership experience

Team supervision

Job description

PAK'nSAVE Rangiora – Assistant Butchery Manager

Are you an experienced butcher or retail team leader looking to take the next step in your career? We're looking for a motivated and hands‑on Assistant Butchery Manager to help lead our busy Butchery Department and support the delivery of exceptional quality, value, and customer service every day.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your leadership skills in a high‑performing supermarket environment. Working alongside the Butchery Manager, you'll play a key role in leading the team, maintaining high department standards, and ensuring our customers receive the best quality products at competitive prices. You'll be supported by an experienced management team and have the opportunity to further develop your operational and people leadership skills.

About the Role

As Assistant Butchery Manager, you will support the management of the day‑to‑day operations of the department. You'll lead by example, help coach and develop team members, and ensure the department consistently delivers outstanding standards in quality, presentation, food safety, and customer service. You'll work closely with the Butchery Manager to drive department performance, manage stock and production levels, and maintain a safe and efficient workplace.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the day‑to‑day management of the Butchery Department
• Leading, and supporting butchers, apprentices, and team members
• Maintaining high standards of product quality, presentation, and merchandising
• Supporting sales, gross profit, and productivity targets
• Ensuring food safety and health & safety compliance at all times
• Assisting with ordering, inventory management, and stock control
• Supporting department training and team development initiatives

You'll have experience working in a butchery environment and a passion for delivering quality products and exceptional customer service. Leadership or supervisory experience would be highly regarded, along with the ability to motivate and support a team in a fast‑paced environment.

To be successful, you will have:

• Previous butchery or meat retail experience
• Leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of meat cuts, preparation, and presentation standards
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Good understanding of food safety and health & safety requirements
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy retail environment
• A positive attitude and commitment to team success

Work Schedule of Tuesday to Saturday - 40 hours per week.

What We Offer:

• Competitive remuneration package.
• Employee discounts on gym memberships, work shoes, corrective lenses/eye tests, and childcare fees through local businesses in North Canterbury.
• A supportive, friendly work environment where teamwork and growth are encouraged.
• Opportunities for career development and ongoing training.

PAKnSAVE Rangiora has an active drug and alcohol policy. The successful applicant must pass a pre‑employment drug test.

Applicants must have New Zealand Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or a valid Work Permit.

Applications Close: 8 November 2026

(We may close applications earlier if we find the ideal candidate, so we encourage early applications.)

If you're ready to take the next step in your butchery career and join a team committed to excellence, we'd love to hear from you.