Opening October 2025
We’re getting ready to open the doors to our brand-new PAK’nSAVE in Rolleston – and we’re on the lookout for Qualified Butchers to help us bring our new butchery department to life.
This is a rare opportunity to be part of something special from day one – helping shape a store that’s proudly committed to becoming the best low-cost supermarket in New Zealand, serving one of the country’s fastest-growing communities with great value and great service.
How to apply:
Click Apply, attach your CV, and tell us a bit about yourself – including your availability. We’ll begin shortlisting shortly and will hold interviews in August. Keep an eye on your junk/spam folder in case our emails land there.
Keen to join the team but don’t think this is the right role for you? Click here and apply to register your interest, and we'll notify you via email when applications for various roles open.
About the role:
As a Butcher, you’ll play a key part in delivering top-quality meat products to our customers. You’ll be responsible for cutting, preparing, displaying, and maintaining a full range of meat products, ensuring the department runs smoothly and meets all food safety and hygiene standards.
You’ll also have the opportunity to contribute your ideas, share your knowledge, and be part of shaping a department that takes real pride in what we do.
All roles will include working either a Saturday or Sunday shift, and start dates will be staggered in the lead-up to our October opening, with some team members starting up to a week earlier for training and setup. We’ll confirm hours & dates with successful applicants before offering a role.
What we're looking for
We’re after a qualified butcher who takes pride in their craft and is ready to contribute to a team culture built on quality and trust. Ideally, you’ll:
- Be fully trade-qualified with proven experience in a retail butchery environment
- Be confident with a wide range of cuts and processing methods
- Understand and follow food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards
- Work well as part of a team and support others when needed
- Be organised, self-motivated, and able to work at pace
- Be customer-focused and happy to interact with shoppers when required
Why join us?
- Be part of a brand-new team in a state-of-the-art supermarket
- Help build a butchery department known for its quality and service
- Enjoy the stability of a well-established brand with the energy of a new opening
- Work with leaders who value input, development, and doing things the right way