Merchandise Systems Support Assistant

About us:

We’re a team of 14,000 who make sure South Islanders have access to the groceries and essentials they need. Proudly 100% Kiwi-owned and operated, our co-operative has more than 200 PAK’nSAVE, New World, Four Square, Raeward Fresh and On the Spot stores feeding the South Island. 
We value being at the heart of our communities, like we’ve always been, to make the South Island a better place – for today and for many generations to come. From sunny Golden Bay all the way to Stewart Island, there’s a Foodstuffs store serving you and your whānau. 
Our success is down to our people who bring their skills, experience, passion, and expertise to make Foodies an amazing and rewarding place to work. Our co-op has a wide variety of roles to offer, and endless opportunities for development.

Our values:

At Foodies, together we drive success to be our best and care for our whānau. We recognise that it takes a collective effort to achieve success, and we thrive on fostering a culture of collaboration to drive innovation and embracing challenges as a united team. We are committed to supporting our people, and to positively impact the lives of South Islanders every day.

About the role:

As our Merchandise Systems Support Assistant you will support our Category & Promotions team as well as our supplier community. Ensuring that our business systems are effective and efficient, with well supported end users is a key mark of success for this role. 

This role is fixed term for a 6 month period. 

About you:

You'll be technically minded with an eye for detail, open to learning our systems and keen to develop the skills required in this role. Ideally you will also have: 

• High competency across Microsoft tools and or experience in other system support roles would be an advantage 
• Clear and effective communication across all levels of the business 
• Quick to establish strong and effective business relationships 

We will provide you with all the tools, training and support you need to succeed in this role. 

Why join us?

At Foodstuffs South Island, together we drive success to be our best and care for our whānau. We recognise that it takes a collective effort to achieve success, and we thrive on fostering a culture of collaboration to drive innovation and embracing challenges as a united team. We are committed to supporting our people, and to positively impact the lives of South Islanders every day. We also offer: 

• Our Papanui based office has free carparking, an in-house café.
• Our approach to flexible working is based on trusting and empowering our people to manage their time and deliver results while balancing the needs of their personal lives.
• We’re committed to equitable outcomes, and we offer additional paid parental leave, free period products and financial health checks to name a few.
• We support your wellbeing with Southern Cross health insurance for you and your family after a qualifying period, discounts at local gyms, access to online wellbeing tools, and a prayer and privacy room onsite.
• We offer continuous learning and professional growth, as well as access to our extensive online training library and endless opportunities.
• We’re proud of our supportive team environment, and our positive and friendly culture that’s made fun by Furry Friend Fridays and monthly social events!

How to apply:

Applications will close 11:59pm Thursday 10 April 2025 and will only be accepted via our careers site. We ask that you submit a CV and Cover Letter with your application outlining your interest and experience for this role.

If you have any questions about the role, or experience any issues submitting your application, please email centralrecruitment@foodstuffs-si.co.nz.