About this role
<p><strong>New World Durham Street</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Produce Assistant Manager</strong> </p> <p> </p> <p>New World Durham Street is Christchurch’s next-level supermarket experience and we are proudly locally owned and operated! We are looking for someone who is passionate about produce, motivated to help lead a team of awesome people and assist with the daily operations of our Produce department. </p> <p> </p> <p>The days for this position are Sunday to Thursday with hours to be discussed at interview stage.</p> <p> </p> <p>Why Join Us?</p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Supportive Owner/Operators and a collaborative leadership team</li> <li>A strong team culture and positive working environment</li> <li>Commitment to ongoing training and development</li> </ul> <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 key area of our Fresh Foods Court, known for delivering the city’s best produce offering, providing friendly service and creating a memorable shopping experience for our customers. </p> <p> </p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Supporting the Produce Manager in daily operations, stock control, and team leadership</li> <li>Adhering to all food safety and health and safety standards</li> <li>Ensuring high standards of food preparation, food safety, and presentation</li> <li>Assisting in training and mentoring staff</li> <li>Helping maintain a strong customer-focused culture </li> <li>Assisting in ordering, stock rotation, and waste management</li> <li>Managing the department in the absence of the Produce Manager</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>We’re Looking For:</p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>A passion for fresh food</li> <li>Strong leadership and team motivation skills</li> <li>Excellent customer service and communication</li> <li>High attention to detail and presentation</li> <li>Creativity and innovation in fresh food offerings</li> </ul> <p></p> <p>So go on – show us how your passion and personality are the perfect fit to help lead our Produce team!</p> <p> </p> <p>Applications close Sunday 21st June 2026. Apply now – we review applications as they come in, so don’t delay!</p>