Grocery Supervisor

Foodstuffs NZ; Christchurch, Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

New World Fendalton is seeking a Grocery Supervisor to lead the Grocery Department during afternoon shifts, focusing on presentation, stock availability, and replenishment. You will manage a small team, drive standards, and ensure a fresh, well-presented shopping experience for customers.

Applicants must have supermarket experience, leadership capability, and a current forklift licence or willingness to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Previous supermarket experience is essential.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Current forklift licence, or willingness to obtain one.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Physically fit and capable of regular lifting.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of the presentation and standards of the Grocery Department each afternoon.
• Driving product availability and shelf replenishment.
• Leading, coaching, and supporting a small team.
• Ensuring stock is worked efficiently and accurately.
• Maintaining merchandising, stock rotation, and food safety standards.
• Delivering excellent customer service and a safe working environment.

Skills

Supermarket experience

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Grocery Supervisor | New World Fendalton | 30 Hours

We're looking for an experienced supermarket leader to take ownership of the presentation, availability, and replenishment of our Grocery Department each afternoon.

This is a hands‑on role where you'll lead a small team, maintain high standards throughout the department, and ensure customers enjoy a full, fresh, and well‑presented shopping experience.

Roster:

• 2:00pm - 9:30pm

Key responsibilities:

• Taking ownership of the presentation and standards of the Grocery Department each afternoon
• Driving product availability and shelf replenishment
• Leading, coaching, and supporting a small team
• Ensuring stock is worked efficiently and accurately
• Maintaining merchandising, stock rotation, and food safety standards
• Delivering excellent customer service and a safe working environment

What we're looking for:

• Previous supermarket experience is essential
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Current forklift licence, or willingness to obtain one, as forklift driving is an essential part of the role
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Physically fit and capable of regular lifting
• Reliable, proactive, and committed to high standards

If you're ready to take ownership of one of New World Fendalton's largest departments and help lead a great team, we'd love to hear from you.

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