Butchery Packer

Foodstuffs NZ; Nelson; Hybrid; NZD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Foodstuffs NZ in Nelson is seeking a vibrant, reliable team member for our busy Butchery department. This full-time 40-hour week runs Tuesday to Saturday, starting at 5am, with some flexibility. You will join a supportive team, receive full training, and contribute to high standards of product presentation, customer focus, and workplace safety. Overeas applicants must have NZ citizenship or valid work rights.

Applications close Friday 6 November 2026, or earlier if the ideal candidate is found.

Qualifications

• Experience in supermarket retail preferred.
• Able to demonstrate high product presentation standards.
• Commitment to food safety and health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Deliver packing and merchandising standards.
• Work with the team to meet department goals.
• Maintain health and safety and food safety standards.

Skills

Customer focus

Food safety

Presentation

Organisation skills

Teamwork

Job description

Our Butchery department is seeking a vibrant, happy, reliable team member to come and work in our busy Butchery department. This is a full – time 40 hour working week with days being Tuesday – Saturday, starting at 5am. Some degree of flexibility may be required at times.

You will be a part of a team that is motivated, supportive and driven to get the tasks done. We will provide a safe working environment with full training so the right person can succeed in this role.

The successful applicant will ideally have experience in the supermarket retail industry, have a strong customer focus and be able to demonstrate the following attributes:

• A high standard of presentation of products
• Organisation Skills
• Food Safety and health & safety focussed

In this role you will directly report to the Butchery Manager

Key responsibilities include:

• Consistently deliver a high level of packing and merchandising standards.
• Work collaboratively with the team to help achieve the departments goals.
• Maintaining our strict Health & Safety and Food Safety Standards within your department.

Overseas applicants must have NZ Citizenship, Permanent Residency or a Valid New Zealand Work Permit

Applications close : Friday 6th November 2026 or earlier if the ideal team member is found