Grocery 2IC / Assistant Manager

Since opening in October 2022, our stunning store has become a valued part of the magical Mangawhai community. We're proud to offer a modern, welcoming, full-service supermarket shopping experience in a beautiful new space.

We're passionate about people - our team and our customers are at the heart of everything we do! We have a brilliant team here and we are proud of the many compliments we receive about our friendly happy team and the positive atmosphere in our store.

Do you have a passion for people? Are you focused on providing an excellent customer experience? Do you have experience in leading and motivating others?

With are currently seeking a Grocery 2IC / Assistant Manager to be part of the team!

The Role:

• Listen to customers to find out what they want and need in one simple shop
• Work with our Grocery Manager to plan and coordinate all facets of the day-to-day operations of grocery, liquor, and general merchandise departments
• Manage staff, stock, and merchandising
• Ensure staff are well trained to provide the best overall shopping experience for our customers
• Build relationships with the wider team and leadership to get the very best results
• Support our Grocery Manager to lead the team and support other teams as needed
• Have a strong Safety and Well-being focus and support the company focus and goals
• Full time - approximately 45 hours per week, including a weekend day and being flexible to work around business and team needs

• We're in it together, we look after each other, back one another, communicate effectively, and work together as one winning team, every time. ?
• Prove yourself in a new store and within New World which is known for its people development and career opportunities
• You'll be working with the latest technology, equipment and processes
• Drive something within a flexible and creative working environment – if there's a better way, let us know!
• Be part of a 100% locally owned and operated store

What are we looking for:

• Proven retail experience at a supervisor level or higher
• Strong experience using SAP is advantageous
• Reliable, self-motivated and be a good team player
• Sound computer literacy and keen to learn and use the latest technology
• Great people skills and people leadership potential
• Previous duty manager or sole charge experience advantageous
• LCQ and/or Managers Certificate and experience selling alcohol preferred

**Apply early**

**We will be interviewing during the process**

**The job may close earlier if the position is filled**

Applications must be eligible to work in New Zealand

About New World & Foodstuffs;

You know New World, PAK 'n SAVE and Four Square, right? That's Foodstuffs! We're one of New Zealand's biggest companies so choosing a career within one of our stores means boundless opportunities. Whether you're a student looking for part-time hours or an experienced grocery professional keen to progress their career - a job within our stores can work for you.