Senior Fresh Foods Leader: Drive Change & Growth

Foodstuffs North Island; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

New World Pioneer is seeking a dynamic Fresh Foods Manager to lead and elevate our fresh departments. You will join our senior leadership team and drive transformation across a busy supermarket environment in Palmerston North and surrounding Manawatū-Whanganui region.

You will lead Fresh Department Managers, drive stock control and supplier management, and ensure compliance with food safety standards while coaching your team to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in supermarket department management (fresh foods experience highly valued).
• Proven leadership skills – able to inspire, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy (SAP experience an advantage).

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Fresh Department Managers to achieve sales, gross profit, and service targets.
• Drive high standards of presentation, availability, and customer service across all fresh departments.
• Ensure strong stock control, purchasing, and supplier management practices.
• Maintain compliance with food safety and health & safety requirements.
• Coach, develop, and performance-manage your team to build capability and succession.
• Deliver outstanding customer experiences every day.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Tools

SAP experience

Job description

New World Pioneer is seeking a dynamic Fresh Foods Manager to lead and elevate our fresh departments. You will join our senior leadership team and drive transformation across a busy supermarket environment in Palmerston North and surrounding Manawatū-Whanganui region.

You will lead Fresh Department Managers, drive stock control and supplier management, and ensure compliance with food safety standards while coaching your team to deliver exceptional customer experiences.