Butcher

Join Our Butchery Team at Timaru PAK’nSAVE!

As one of the biggest and busiest retail butcheries in the region, our in-store butchery here at PAK’nSAVE Timaru is proud to play a key role in feeding South Canterbury.  To keep us at the top of our game, we are looking for a butcher, apprentice butcher or experienced knife-hand to join our team. 

We need you to know the ins and outs of what makes a butchery great including:

• Preparing all cuts to retail specifications 
• Ensuring all your hard work is presented well and correctly labelled
• Checking dates and rotating stock
• Monitoring stock levels and supporting our ordering processes
• Sharing your knowledge with our team and customers, providing friendly, professional customer service and help with enquiries
• Following all Food Safety and Health & Safety requirements
• Assisting our packers and retail staff where required

The Wishlist from our butchery team also includes someone with excellent work ethic, a team mentality and a sense of humour. 

This is a full-time role, 40 hours per week Sunday – Thursday, 6:00am – 2:30pm

Interested?  Great! We’d love to hear from you!  You can apply online or in store.  We’re keen to learn a little bit about you so please include your CV and a brief cover letter with your application.

Applications close 27th February 2026.

Overseas applicants must hold New Zealand Citizenship, New Zealand Permanent Residency or a Valid New Zealand Work Permit.