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Head Dry Goods Buyer - PAK'nSAVE Rolleston

Foodstuffs South Island
Selwyn District, Canterbury
Full time
June 23, 2025

Opening October 2025

We’re getting ready to open the doors to our brand-new PAK’nSAVE in Rolleston – and we’re looking for an experienced, driven Head Dry Goods Buyer to take charge of our Dry Goods departments and lead a small team of buyers.


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 recruitment sessions in July. 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 Head Dry Goods Buyer, you’ll be responsible for managing the day-to-day buying operations of the grocery, dairy/frozen, liquor and GM departments. You’ll work alongside two other buyers to ensure our shelves are fully stocked with the right range, at the right price, at the right time.


This is a hands-on role where you’ll need to balance big-picture planning with daily operational decisions, maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams to ensure a smooth, customer-first operation.


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. This is a full-time role of 45 hours per week, days and hours will be discussed with the successful applicant.

Key responsibilities

What we’re looking for

We’re after someone who knows the grocery category inside and out, with a sharp eye for detail and a strong understanding of how to make good business decisions. Ideally, you’ll:

Why join us:

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