Grocery Assistant

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Foodstuffs South Island seeks a Grocery Assistant for a fixed term contract in Motueka from February to 22 April 2026, with Mon Thu and Sun 1 pm to 5 pm shifts. You will stock shelves, assist customers with selections, and maintain standards, so customer service, product knowledge, communication, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a team or independently are essential. To boost your chances, tailor your resume to highlight stock handling, sales assistance and multitasking, and note availability for the term. Apply online or at the service desk; overseas applicants must have NZ citizenship, permanent residency or a valid NZ work permit. Applications close 5 February 2026.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, honest and reliable, person to join our dynamic grocery team. 

We have a Fixed Term Contract position available from February 2026 to April 22nd 2026

Monday to Thursday and Sunday   1.00pm to 5.00pm

Key responsibilities of the position include:

• Stocking shelves and presentation of products to a high standard 
• Assisting customers as required with their selcection and questions
• Maintaining existing high standards within the Department

The successful applicant will ideally:

• Have excellent customer service skills
• Product knowledge 
• Communication skills 
• Show attention to detail
• Be able to work in a team and independently

If you believe you are the right person for this position, please apply online or ask for an application form at the customer service desk.

Overseas applicants must hold New Zealand Citizenship, New Zealand Permanent residency or a valid New Zealand work permit.

Applications close 5th February 2026