Retail Butcher - South Island

Canstaff; Otago; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Canstaff is seeking an experienced Retail Butcher to join a small, close-knit team on the South Island. This is a great opportunity for someone with solid retail butchery experience who is either already confident in a leadership role or keen to step up into one.

The role offers a stable, supportive work environment with potential to develop into a management position, competitive pay based on experience, and a chance to contribute meaningfully in a team where your work matters.

Qualifications

• Proven retail butchery experience (essential).
• Strong knife skills and a solid understanding of food safety standards.
• A positive, team oriented approach.
• Ideally prior management or supervisory experience, or the willingness and capability to grow into a management position.
• Reliability, professionalism, and good communication skills.

Skills

Retail butcher experience

Knife skills

Food safety standards

Team oriented

Leadership potential

Reliability

Communication skills

Job description

Bring your retail butchery skills to a South Island team that's ready to put you on the leadership track.

Retail Butcher – South Island

Full time | Small Supportive Team | Career Growth Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Retail Butcher to join a small, close-knit team in the South Island. This is a great opportunity for someone with solid retail butchery experience who is either already confident in a leadership role or keen to step up into one.

What we're looking for:

• Proven retail butchery experience (essential)
• Strong knife skills and a solid understanding of food safety standards
• A positive, team oriented approach
• Ideally prior management or supervisory experience, or the willingness and capability to grow into a management position
• Reliability, professionalism, and good communication skills

What's on offer:

• A stable, supportive work environment
• Opportunity to develop into a management role
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Work within a small team where your contribution genuinely matters

If you're an experienced retail butcher looking for your next opportunity or ready to step up and grow your leadership skills, we'd love to hear from you.