Produce Manager

Produce Manager – Be the Leader Behind Christchurch’s Best Central City Produce Offering!

New World Durham Street – Rare Leadership Opportunity

New World Durham Street is Christchurch’s next level supermarket experience — proudly locally owned and operated, with a reputation for excellence. Due to an internal promotion, we’re looking for an exceptional Produce Manager to lead our high performing team and continue delivering the city’s best produce offering.

Reporting to the Fresh Foods Manager, you’ll take ownership of a department known for its quality, range, freshness, presentation, and expertise. This is your chance to step into a flagship role and make your mark.

Days and hours will be discussed at interview stage.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Supportive Owner/Operators and leadership team
• A strong, positive team culture
• Access to the Foodstuffs Leadership Academy
• Ongoing training and development

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and organising the daily operations of the Produce Department
• Inspiring, coaching, and developing your team
• Maintaining exceptional presentation and merchandising standards
• Delivering outstanding customer service
• Using SAP to drive performance and meet KPIs
• Delegating, training, and providing constructive feedback
• Communicating effectively across the wider store
• Upholding Durham Street’s vision and values
• Ensuring full compliance with food safety and health & safety standards

What You’ll Bring

• Extensive produce experience (preferred)
• Strong leadership capability and resilience
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• A passion for building and motivating a high performing team
• Proven record of achieving results
• Experience with Microsoft Office and SAP (preferred)
• Strong product knowledge and attention to detail
• Reliability, honesty, and commitment to excellence

Ready to Step Up?

Show us why you’re the perfect fit to lead our standout Produce Department and help create a memorable shopping experience for our customers.

Please include your availability, work history, and ensure all parts of the application are completed. Applications are reviewed as they are received — don’t wait.

Apply now with your CV and cover letter.

Applications close Sunday 12th April 2026.

Applicants must hold NZ Citizenship, Permanent Residency, or a valid NZ Work Permit.