Grocery & Dry Goods Manager — 12-Month Contract

Foodstuffs NZ; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Foodstuffs NZ is seeking a motivated Grocery Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave in Auckland. The role oversees Grocery, Liquor, Dairy, Frozen, and Online, leading a large team to meet sales and service targets.

You will manage stock, merchandising standards, and customer experiences with a hands-on leadership style. A forklift licence with F Endorsement or NZ Driver Licence with endorsement is required.

Qualifications

• Previous supermarket or retail management experience.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication abilities.
• Hands-on, proactive approach with lead-by-example mentality.
• Strong planning, stock management and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiences.
• A current forklift licence with F Endorsement or a Full NZ Driver Licence with endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Dry Goods departments (Grocery, Liquor, Dairy, Frozen, Online).
• Lead a large team and drive departmental performance.
• Manage stock levels and merchandising standards.
• Aim for sales and profitability targets and high customer satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Stock management

Merchandising

Communication

Planning

Analytical skills

Customer service

Forklift licence / NZ Driver Licence

Job description

Foodstuffs NZ is seeking a motivated Grocery Manager for a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave in Auckland. The role oversees Grocery, Liquor, Dairy, Frozen, and Online, leading a large team to meet sales and service targets.

You will manage stock, merchandising standards, and customer experiences with a hands-on leadership style. A forklift licence with F Endorsement or NZ Driver Licence with endorsement is required.