Merchandiser - Christchurch
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Posted: January 30, 2026
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Quick Summary
Merchandiser in Christchurch, NZ, responsible for managing inventory and supplies for the company's food manufacturing operations.
Required Skills
Job Description
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.