About our Merchandise Team

Things move quickly here at Foodies, and our Merchandise team is no exception. This is the team that connects the product to the customer – decisions around range, pricing, promotions, and how we show up on the shelf. From partnering with suppliers to digging into the data, we’re always striving to deliver better value and better experiences for our customers.

We're an ambitious bunch who value clarity, accountability and follow-through, and in a nutshell, would describe our culture as “work hard, have a laugh.” We’ve got some real momentum heading into the second half of 2026 and are looking for people passionate about shaping how we win and grow together.

Join us and feed the South.

About the role:

As our Category Review Delivery Manager, you’ll be the face of category reviews at Foodies – owning the programme end-to-end and making sure the work lands when it needs to, delivering the right outcomes for both customers and the business.

This is a newly created role where you’ll have real scope to shape how we approach category performance. You’ll work across our Merchandise team, forming a clear view on what’s driving value for customers and what isn’t, and landing the changes needed to improve performance.

Reporting to the Head of Strategy and Operations, you’ll work closely with senior leaders across Buying, Pricing, Analytics, Commercial and Retail. There will be competing priorities and different perspectives – you’ll bring it together, using your judgement to challenge, reprioritise, and keep the work focused on what matters. You’ll play a key role in shaping how this role evolves, with the space to make it your own while building depth across commercial thinking, delivery, and stakeholder influence.

This role is based in Christchurch. If you’re currently elsewhere and thinking this could be a good excuse to make a move, great! We’re open to helping make a move happen for the right person.

About you:

You’ll understand what drives category performance and know how to bring people and teams on the journey with you. You’ll combine strong judgement with a structured approach, building relationships across the business to work through different perspectives and get things done.

Ideally, you’ll also bring:

• Experience in FMCG or a similar commercial environment
• Strong influencing skills, with the ability to navigate differing views and still land outcomes
• Clear and confident communication, able to translate complex inputs into practical actions
• Strong planning and organisational capability, managing multiple moving parts without losing focus
• Commercial awareness, with an understanding of trade-offs across range, pricing and value
• Experience in project or programme delivery is advantageous

Don't Meet Every Requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for individuals with diverse experiences and are keen to hear from those who believe they have the drive and potential to succeed in this role.

How to apply:

Ready to take on the challenge? Click “apply” to apply for the role! Applications will close 11:59pm Sunday 5 July 2026 and will only be accepted via our careers site.

Keen on joining the team but think this might not be the right role for you? We’re hiring for other roles within our merchandise team as well and have some exiting work in the pipeline! Click below to check them out:

• Emerging Supplier Manager
• Senior Category Manager
• Category Manager
• Customer Insights Analyst

If you have any questions about the role, or experience any issues submitting your application, please email careers@foodstuffs-si.co.nz

What we offer:

• Our approach to flexible working is based on trusting and empowering our people to manage their time and deliver results while balancing the needs of their personal lives.
• We’re committed to equitable outcomes, and we offer additional paid parental leave, free period products and financial health checks to name a few.
• We support your wellbeing with Southern Cross health insurance for you and your family after a qualifying period, discounts at local gyms, access to online wellbeing tools, and a prayer and privacy room onsite.
• We offer continuous learning and professional growth, as well as access to our extensive online training library and endless opportunities.
• We’re proud of our supportive team environment, and our positive and friendly culture that’s made fun by Furry Friend Fridays and monthly social events!
• We’re a Pride Pledge organisation, and we are committed to an inclusive workplace where everyone thrives, every day and we celebrate our diversity as strength.
• Our Papanui based office has free carparking, an in-house café.

About us:

We’re a team of 14,000 who make sure South Islanders have access to the groceries and essentials they need. Proudly 100% Kiwi-owned and operated, our co-operative has more than 180 PAK’nSAVE, New World, Four Square and On the Spot stores feeding the South Island.

We value being at the heart of our communities, like we’ve always been, to make the South Island a better place – for today and for many generations to come. From sunny Golden Bay all the way to Stewart Island, there’s a Foodstuffs store serving you and your whānau.

Our success is down to our people who bring their skills, experience, passion, and expertise to make Foodies an amazing and rewarding place to work. Our co-op has a wide variety of roles to offer, and endless opportunities for development. Head to https://www.foodstuffs-si.co.nz/who-we-are if you’re keen to learn a little more about us and the awesome work we do.