Retail Operations Coordinator
Quick Summary
Ko wai mātou – About us Kia ora. We’re Foodies. You know Gilmours, New World, PAK’nSAVE, and Four Square, right? That’s us! With more than 320 stores and over 27,000 Foodies across Te Ika-a-Māui,
About the Role
~1 min readAs our Retail Operations Coordinator, you’ll be the first point of contact supporting store openings, refurbishments, and Change of Ownership (COO) activity across our network.
Operating as a retail operations helpdesk, you’ll triage and resolve queries, support store teams through key transitions, and ensure operational readiness from pre-opening through to post-go-live stabilisation.
You’ll work closely with Retail Operations, Property, Membership and Programme Teams to deliver consistent support and seamless store transitions.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Act as the primary helpdesk for store opening and COO operational support
- →Log, triage, resolve or escalate queries through support channels
- →Support stores during readiness, opening, and stabilisation phases
- →Assist Operators and Store Leadership with systems, processes, and operational readiness
- →Maintain accurate records of issues, actions, and outcomes
- →Identify recurring issues and contribute to continuous improvement
- →Coordinate with internal teams to deliver consistent operational support
- →Support refurbishment and change initiatives across the network
You’re a practical, solutions-focused operator who thrives in fast-paced retail environments. You’ll bring:
- 2–4 years’ experience in retail operations, store support, or coordination roles
- Experience supporting store openings, refurbishments, or transitions
- Strong understanding of grocery or multi-site retail operations
- Experience working with systems (SAP or similar) and troubleshooting issues
- Proven ability to prioritise, triage, and resolve operational challenges
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to support diverse stakeholders
- Strong organisation skills and attention to detail
- A customer-first, store-first mindset
What We Offer
~1 min readWe’re proud to have a focus on Diversity & Inclusion here at Foodies and welcome courageous behaviour, encourage togetherness, inspire our people to be their best selves in our Foodies whānau.
We encourage you to apply with all your awesomeness and welcome your diverse background, including any disability, additional health and mental health needs, and/or neurodiversity.
If you require accessibility support to ensure you can fairly access our recruitment process, please reach out to Recruitment.Foodstuffs@foodstuffs.co.nz. Accessibility support could include interview location, sign language interpreter, assistive technology.
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- June 1, 2026
- First seen
- June 2, 2026
- Last seen
- June 2, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 62%
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- June 2, 2026
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