Produce Assistant Manager

Foodstuffs South Island Limited; Rangiora; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Foodstuffs South Island Limited, operating PAK’nSAVE Rangiora, is seeking a Produce Assistant Manager (2IC) to support the Produce Manager in the day-to-day running of the department, with a focus on freshness, quality and presentation.

You will lead and develop the team, manage stock, pricing and customer service, and help achieve financial targets while maintaining safety standards. This is a full‑time on‑site role in North Canterbury, NZ.

Qualifications

• Retail experience, preferably in Fresh Foods or Produce.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Confident in leading and developing a team.
• KPI and performance driven.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations to ensure quality, availability and presentation.
• Lead, coach and develop the team to build a positive culture.
• Maintain food safety compliance and records.
• Support the Produce Manager to meet financial and operational targets.
• Ensure accurate pricing and signage.
• Deliver excellent customer service and shopping experience.
• Support innovation and stay ahead of competition.

Job description

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PAK’nSAVE Rangiora is on the lookout for a Produce Assistant Manager (2IC) who is driven to excel in the day to day running of our Produce Department. Our Produce team thrives on delivering the freshest, highest quality fruit and vegetables to our local community, and we take pride in maintaining exceptional standards every single day. We are seeking someone with a proven track record in achieving outstanding results within a retail environment. The ideal candidate will be a confident communicator, experienced in effectively managing and motivating people, and passionate about supporting others to exceed expectations while fostering a strong and positive team culture.

What You’ll Be Doing

As Produce 2IC, you’ll support the Produce Manager in coordinating the daily operations of the department, ensuring we consistently deliver outstanding quality, availability, and presentation.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Managing stock ordering, control, and rotation to maintain excellent freshness and minimal waste
• Leading, coaching, and developing the team to build a strong, positive culture
• Maintaining food safety compliance, including daily, weekly, and monthly records
• Assisting the Produce Manager in achieving financial and operational targets, including waste management, labour control, and stock turnover
• Ensuring 100% price and signage accuracy
• Delivering excellent customer service and helping create a shopping experience that delights
• Supporting innovation and always looking for ways to stay ahead of the competition

What We’re Looking For

We’re searching for someone who is:

• An excellent communicator with strong organisational skills
• Confident managing people and building a successful team culture
• Experienced in retail, ideally within Fresh Foods or Produce
• Curious, driven, and ready to learn the ropes of running a department
• Motivated by KPIs and business performance
• Customer-focused with a passion for quality and presentation
• Someone who sees this role as a stepping stone to future leadership opportunities.

Hours and Days:

This is a full‑time position, the exact days and hours will be discussed at the interview.

Why Join Us?

At PAK’nSAVE Rangiora, we pride ourselves on offering a great place to work, with a supportive team environment and strong job security. We value our people and provide opportunities for growth and development within a New Zealand-owned brand. We’re looking for someone who embraces our core values and shares our vision of being the ‘Go-to supermarket in North Canterbury’.

PAK'nSAVE Rangiora has an active drug and alcohol policy. The successful applicant will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug test.

Applicants must have New Zealand Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or a valid Work Permit.

Applications Close: 27.10.2026 (Please note, we may close applications earlier if the ideal candidate is found).