Retail Meat New Zealand

09/06/2026

09/06/2026

We’re looking for a Category Manager – Butchery (Chicken) to lift performance across one of our most important fresh categories.

This is a hands-on, commercially sharp role where success is defined by results. You’ll own category performance end-to-end, strengthening supplier accountability, improving promotional effectiveness, and ensuring our strategies land in-store.

You’ll bring a strong performance lens, using data, insight and commercial judgement to identify gaps, take action, and drive better outcomes - at pace.

Working closely with the Business Manager, store teams, suppliers and cross-functional partners, you’ll play a key role in shifting the category from execution-led to performance-led.

Please clink on this link for a full description of the roll:
https://jobs.lever.co/foodstuffs/5cdf9199-2f3e-4165-b118-cb3081ec0b42

08/06/2026

Butcher Wanted - Part-time (2-3 days/week)

New World Hastings is seeking a skilled butcher to join our amazing award-winning team! Showcase your meat prep, presentation and customer service skills in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements:
Qualified butcher
Food Safety familiarity
Strong work ethic

Benefits:
Competitive pay
Employee discount
Positive team culture

Email CV to [email protected]
The successful applicant must be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or possess a valid work permit

06/06/2026

A great competition today at the 2026 Pact Packaging Young Butcher and ANZCO Foods Butcher Apprentice of the year Regional in Christchurch! What a talented group of young and apprentice butchers.

Going through to the Grand Final on Thursday 13th August 2026 is the winner of the Pact Packaging Young Butcher Regional Blair Wright from Peter Timbs Meats Ltd, who also took home the prize for the best use of Rum and Que on a product.

The ANZCO Foods Butcher Apprentice Winner was Ashley Maguire from Peter Timbs Meats Ltd, and the Bruce Wing Memorial Trophy went to Tyrone Matehe from New World Ravenswood.

Thanks for hosting, Stuart Goodall from Ara Institute of Canterbury School of Food & Hospitality and a shout out to our head judge Peter Martin and judge Rob Prins, as well as our competitors, suppliers, mentors and support people.

Of course, we could not have done it without our sponsors, your support as always is very appreciated.

Todays regional was brought to you by Retail Meat New Zealand and sponsored by, Pact Packaging, ANZCO Foods, Dunninghams, Hellers, Argus, Beef + Lamb New Zealand Inc, Skills4Work, Tegel, Victory Knives, Wilson Hellaby, Cabernet Foods, NZ Pork & Rum and Que

05/06/2026

A great competition today at the 2026 Pact Packaging Young Butcher and ANZCO Foods Butcher Apprentice of the year Regional in Dunedin! What a talented group of young and apprentice butchers.

Going through to the Grand Final on Thursday 13th August 2026 is the winner of the Pact Packaging Young Butcher Regional Thomas Hamilton from New World Balclutha and ANZCO Foods Butcher Apprentice Winner Lily Manson from New World Alexandra, who also took home the prize for the best use of Rum and Que on a product.

Thanks for hosting, New World Centre City and a shout out to our head judge Peter Martin and judge David Mitchell from Kaan’s Catering Supplies, as well as our competitors, suppliers, mentors and support people.

Of course, we could not have done it without our sponsors, your support as always is very appreciated.

Todays regional was brought to you by Retail Meat New Zealand and sponsored by, Pact Packaging, ANZCO Foods, Dunninghams, Hellers, Argus, Beef + Lamb New Zealand Inc, Skills4Work, Tegel, Victory Knives, Wilson Hellaby, Cabernet Foods, NZ Pork & Rum and Que

29/05/2026

King's Birthday means one thing… firing up the BBQ, gathering the crew, and enjoying some top-quality Kiwi Meat🥩

Whether it’s low and slow, hot and fast, or a classic roast shared around the table — this long weekend is all about good food and good company.

Support your local butcher, stock up on your favourites, and make the most of the extra day off.

Have a safe and tasty King's Birthday weekend!

28/05/2026

Voting closes today for The 100% NZ Bacon & Ham People's Choice Awards.

Hurry and get your votes in, who will be the nation's favourite?!

Head to NZPork to cast your vote!

https://nzpork.netlify.app/

27/05/2026

Thank you to MCC Christchurch, our official medal label sponsor for the NZ Bacon & Ham Awards.

As part of the global MCC Group, MCC Christchurch brings world-class expertise in premium label solutions across the food and beverage industry. Their high-quality medal labels help our winners stand out on shelf, celebrating the craftsmanship and excellence behind New Zealand’s best bacon and ham.

MCC supports the smallgoods sector with labels designed to withstand industry challenges, an extensive range of specialty materials, and innovative solutions such as linerless labels. Guided by their “Labelled with Care” sustainability commitment, they continue to deliver solutions that support both performance and environmental goals.

We’re proud to partner with MCC and grateful for their support in recognising the very best in our industry.

27/05/2026

The 100% NZ Bacon & Ham Awards, brought to you by judging has come to an end. Medalists will be contacted today & the awards dinner will be on the 30th June 2026.