Merchandiser - Christchurch

Walter & Wild is a New Zealand Food Manufacturing company with a substantial portfolio of iconic brands including Aunt Betty’s, Vitafresh, Vitasport, Greggs Table Sauces, Alfa One, Hansells, I Love Food Co., Killinchy Gold, and Zilch Ice cream.

Our people are critical to our success.

There are two roles to be filled:

1. Merchandiser in Central Christchurch, Canterbury region. This role is on a part-time, permanent basis working 7 hours per week, 6:00AM start each day. Working days will be Monday, Wednesday and Friday and on some occasion on a Sunday when required. So, if you're an early riser who is ready to hit the ground running, then you are in the right place. 

Stores are: 

• Pak'nSave Rolleston


• New World Fendalton


• New World Ilam


• New World Rolleston


• New World Lincoln


• New World Halswell


• New World Wigram


• Woolworths Rolleston

2. Merchandiser in Christchurch, Canterbury region. This role is on a 12-month fixed term (maternity leave cover), working 12.5 hours per week, 6:00AM start each day. Working days will be Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and on some occasion on a Sunday when required. So, if you're an early riser who is ready to hit the ground running, then you are in the right place. 

Stores are: 

• Pak'nSave Riccarton


• Pak'nSave Moorhouse (5AM start)


• Woolworths Moorhouse


• Woolworths Colombo


• New World Durham St


• New World St Martins


• Woolworths Church Cnr


• Woolworths Hornby

Responsibilities for the role include but are not limited to:

• Filling of stock to ensure shelves are presentable for Walter & Wild’s products.


• Rotation of stock to ensure the shortest dates are used first.


• The building of displays as instructed by Territory Manager.


• Advising stores of out of stocks and other issues/opportunities for Walter & Wild’s brands.


• Advising Territory Managers of any issues with Walter & Wild’s brands.


• Any other tasks as instructed by Territory Manager (i.e. shelf relays)

 To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have previous merchandising/sales rep/retail experience - preferred but not essential.


• A high standard of presentation.


• Strong relationship-building skills.


• Outstanding verbal communication skills.


• A reliable car, phone, and internet access.


• Have a valid store safe pass (would be an advantage). 


• Clean/Valid Full driver's license.

The Box Ticking Stuff:

• Only applicants with the right to work in New Zealand should apply for this role.


• In line with company policy, applicants will be required to complete pre-employment drug testing and a Criminal Conviction Check.


• Driver’s License is required.

If you enjoy working independently, early starts, and take pride in a tidy, well stocked store, we would love to hear from you.