Butchery Assistant

Business Unit:  New World Waimate
Job Type:  Full time
Job End Date:  8/05/2026

Butchery Assistant - New World Waimate

 

Love great food and great customer service? Join our friendly team and be part of a Butchery Department that takes pride in quality, teamwork, and presentation.

 

We’re looking for a reliable and enthusiastic team member to support our Butchery Manager. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and delivering high standards.

 

About the role:

 

  • Support the Butchery Manager in daily operations
  • Prepare, pack, label, and present meat products to a high standard
  • Maintain excellent cleaning standards and product presentation
  • Ensure food safety and health and safety requirements are met
  • Help achieve department targets and minimise waste
  • Some heavy lifting required 
  • Drive efficiency and have strong time management skills
  • Up to 40 hours per week including one weekend day

 

About you:

 

  • Passion for food and customer service
  • Reliable, hardworking, and a team player
  • Good communication skills
  • Qualified butcher preferred (not essential)
  • Supermarket or butchery experience advantageous

 

What we offer:

 

  • Supportive team environment
  • Opportunity to grow and develop your skills
  • Stable, ongoing employment

 

Apply now and become part of a team that values quality, service, and people.

 

Cover letter and CV to:

 

Glenn Pierson

 

Waimate New World

 

Via email application to glenn.pierson@newworld-si.co.nz

 

All Applicants must be either a New Zealand resident or hold a valid working visa.

 

Applications close Friday the 8 May 2026 (Applications may close if the ideal applicant is found earlier than date stated.)