PAK'nSAVE Group Manager

About us:

We’re a team of 14,000 who make sure all 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. Given the breadth of our cooperative, the opportunities for development are endless. 

Our values:

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.

About the role:

As the PAK’nSAVE Group Manager you’ll drive the brand performance across the South Island, ensuring stores deliver on strategy, customer experience and commercial results.

Directing the development and execution of innovative retail marketing and loyalty strategies, you’ll ensure customers are connected and fuel consistent growth across the PAK’nSAVE brand.

Reporting to the Head of Retail, you'll combine strategic thinking with hands-on leadership, working closely with owner operators and internal stakeholders to shape the future of one of NZ’s most iconic retail brands.

You’ll lead key meetings and build strong cross-regional connections through frequent South Island travel and monthly visits to the North Island.

About you:

You’ll bring strong FMCG experience, strategic agility and exceptional communication skills. You’ll know how to build strong and lasting partnerships, influence outcomes and lead for performance. Ideally you will also have:

• Proven commercial acumen and retail strategy experience
• Strong leadership and relationship management capabilities
• The ability to engage stakeholders and deliver change effectively and on time
• Comfortable promoting your ideas while remaining receptive to feedback and challenge
• A collaborative, curious and improvement focused mindset
• A desire to lead meetings and planning sessions, using your voice to align teams and drive action

Don't Meet Every Requirement?

We encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for individuals with diverse experiences and are keen to hear from those who believe they have the drive and potential to succeed in this role.

Why join us?

• 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.
• You can access Enhanced leave; Lifestyle leave and sick leave from day one of joining the Foodies team.
• 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 22 July 2025 and will only be accepted via our careers site.  

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

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