Expression of Interest -Butchery Manager

Foodstuffs North Island; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Leadership development

Training opportunities

Job summary

New World Milford is seeking an experienced Butchery Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of the butchery department. This hands-on leadership role involves cutting, presentation, team leadership and compliance, working closely with store leadership to maintain high standards.

You will manage ordering, stock, pricing and customer service, while ensuring safety and quality. This is a great opportunity to influence a small-store environment with your ideas and leadership.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of butchery experience at supervisory level.
• Retail supervisory or Department management experience.
• Strong knowledge of meat cuts, preparation, and safety requirements.
• Hands-on leadership style for a retail butchery environment.
• Proficiency with retail systems and stock control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a small team of butchers and assistants.
• Ensure high standards of product quality and presentation.
• Manage ordering, stock control, and minimise waste.
• Meet department sales, gross profit, and wage targets.
• Maintain pricing accuracy and support promotions.
• Deliver friendly, knowledgeable customer service.
• Ensure food safety, compliance and Health & Safety standards.
• Collaborate with other store departments.

Skills

Butchery leadership

Team leadership

Meat cuts knowledge

Food safety

Customer service

Numeracy

English communication

Retail systems

Education

Unit Standards 167, 168, 497

Food Safety Certification

Driver's Licence

Tools

Foodstuffs systems

Job description

Expression of Interest -Butchery Manager

New Year. New Role. Same Craft You Love.

Looking for your next move in 2027?

New World Milford is a locally owned store, proud to serve our community with quality, consistency, and exceptional service. We are seeking expressions of interest from experienced butchery professionals interested in leading our butchery team and continuing to deliver the quality products, presentation, and customer service our customers have come to expect.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a key fresh food department, lead a dedicated team, and make a genuine impact in a small-store environment where your experience, ideas, and leadership are valued.

Planned commencement date: January 2027.

Days and hours of work will be discussed with shortlisted candidates during the recruitment process.

About the Role

As Butchery Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of our butchery department. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will be involved in all aspects of the department, from cutting and presentation through to team leadership and compliance.

You will work closely with the store leadership team to ensure the department operates smoothly, efficiently, and to consistently high standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting a small team of butchers and assistants.
• Ensuring consistently high standards of product quality and presentation.
• Managing ordering, stock control, and minimising waste.
• Meeting department sales, gross profit, and wage targets.
• Maintaining pricing accuracy and supporting promotional activity.
• Delivering friendly, knowledgeable customer service.
• Ensuring all food safety, compliance, and Health & Safety standards are met.
• Working collaboratively with other departments across the store.

What We're Looking For

You're an experienced butcher who leads by example and takes pride in running a well-organised, customer-focused department.

You'll ideally bring:

• A minimum of 3 years' butchery experience at a supervisory level.
• Previous retail supervisory or department management experience.
• Strong knowledge of meat cuts, preparation, and food safety requirements.
• A practical, hands-on leadership style suited to a retail butchery environment.
• Computer literacy and confidence using retail systems.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• FMCG or food retail experience.
• Physical fitness and the ability to meet the demands of the role.
• Good written and spoken English, with clear communication skills.
• Sound numeracy skills.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified Butcher.
• Unit Standards 167, 168, and 497.
• Food Safety Certification.
• Clean Driver's Licence.
• Experience with Foodstuffs systems.

Why Join New World Milford?

• Full-time leadership role with competitive remuneration.
• Supportive Owner-Operator and leadership team.
• Opportunity to have real influence in a small-store environment.
• Friendly, close-knit team culture.
• A role where your experience and ideas are genuinely valued.
• Access to Foodstuffs learning and development programmes to support your professional growth.
• Ongoing training opportunities, including leadership and industry-recognised development courses through Foodstuffs.

If you're looking for a role where you can lead from the front, develop your team, and take pride in your department's success, we'd love to hear from you.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Closing Date: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.