About this role
<p><strong>New World Durham Street</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Produce Assistant – Full-time</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>Are you looking for a hands-on, busy and varied full-time position with opportunities to grow and learn? </p> <p> </p> <p>We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our Produce team in permanent position working 40 hours per week. </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>The days and hours for this position are: </strong></p> <p> </p> <p>Sunday to Thursday 12:30pm-9pm</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>About us and what we offer:</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>This is a full-time position as one of the key people in the Produce department, working alongside our Produce leadership team, you will help shape the department operations. There is a strong commitment to ongoing learning and development in a role offering a great store culture and full training.</p> <p> </p> <p>Located in the vibrant central city, our store is part of a growing community of foodies, families, tourists, and sports fans. With Te Kaha Stadium and the Metro Sports Facility now open, we’re at the heart of Christchurch’s exciting renewal.</p> <p> </p> <p>Our Produce department is a cornerstone of our Fresh Foods Court, known for top-quality produce, expert product knowledge, and friendly service. We pride ourselves on delivering a unique experience that keeps customers coming back.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Your day to day:</strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Helping to look after the operations of the Produce department </li> <li>Helping and assisting customers on the shop floor – making sure they have an amazing shopping experience with us!</li> <li>Filling produce neatly and efficiently while also checking the quality of the produce as you go</li> <li>Presenting produce so it is accessible and looks great</li> <li>Completing cleaning tasks as required</li> <li>Assisting with stocktakes and inventory management </li> <li>Adhering to all food safety and health and safety standards</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>What we need from you:</strong></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Excellent customer service and communication</li> <li>A great work ethic - hard work and hustle is a requirement for this role!</li> <li>A willingness to learn and develop new skills and processes</li> <li>The ability to work independently and manage your own workload </li> <li>Good physical fitness for moving stock around and the ability to lift up to 20kg</li> <li>Great presentation skills and high attention to detail</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Show us how your passion and personality are the perfect fit to deliver a great shopping experience and an amazing Produce department for our customers!</p> <p> </p> <p>Applications close Sunday 24th May 2026. Apply now – we review applications as they come in, so don’t delay!</p>