Part time roles available

Foodstuffs North Island; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

New World Pioneer in Palmerston North, part of Foodstuffs North Island, is hiring for several part-time roles in our Scannable Department across Grocery, Chilled & Frozen, and Liquor. You’ll help keep shelves stocked, create attractive displays and support the team with daily duties.

We seek reliable, punctual individuals who are physically fit, can work evenings and weekends, and have good attention to detail. Training is provided, and transport is important due to late finishes.

Qualifications

• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Organised, with good attention to detail.
• Positive, flexible and willing to learn.
• Available to work evening shifts and a weekend day when required.
• Able to arrange their own reliable transport, as some shifts finish late.

Responsibilities

• Filling and replenishing stock across Grocery, Chilled & Frozen, and Liquor
• Rotating stock and maintaining product quality
• Building and maintaining attractive displays
• Keeping shelves, stockrooms and work areas clean and organised
• Working efficiently to complete tasks within set timeframes
• Providing friendly customer service when required
• Supporting the wider team with day-to-day department duties

Skills

Reliable

Punctual

Customer service

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

New World Pioneer is a large, locally owned and operated supermarket in Palmerston North. We employ a team who pride themselves on delivering exceptional customer service.

We have multiple part-time opportunities available in our Scannable Department for reliable and motivated people to join our team. Working across Grocery, Chilled & Frozen, and Liquor, these roles offer variety and would suit someone looking for flexible part-time work, including students.

About the Role

You’ll help keep our departments well stocked, organised and presented to a high standard. Your responsibilities will include:

• Filling and replenishing stock across Grocery, Chilled & Frozen, and Liquor
• Rotating stock and maintaining product quality
• Building and maintaining attractive displays
• Keeping shelves, stockrooms and work areas clean and organised
• Working efficiently to complete tasks within set timeframes
• Providing friendly customer service when required
• Supporting the wider team with day-to-day department duties

About You

We’re looking for people who are:

• Reliable, punctual and hardworking
• Physically fit and comfortable working on their feet
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Organised, with good attention to detail
• Positive, flexible and willing to learn
• Available to work evening shifts and a weekend day when required
• Able to arrange their own reliable transport, as some shifts finish late

Previous supermarket or retail experience is an advantage, but training will be provided for the right candidates.

Hours of Work

Multiple part-time positions are available, with hours and rosters varying between roles.

Applicants must be available to work evenings and have some weekend availability. Reliable own transport is essential due to late finishes.

Why Join Us?

• Join a supportive, locally owned business
• Gain experience across several supermarket departments
• Develop your skills in a busy retail environment
• Enjoy a varied role within a great team

Applicants must hold New Zealand citizenship, permanent residency, or a valid New Zealand work visa.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Location

North Island, Manawatu, Palmerston North

Closing Date

Thursday, 26 November 2026