Assistant Category Manager – Wine | Fixed Term Contract ending October 2027

Assistant Category Manager – Wine | Fixed Term Contract ending October 2027 Ko wai mātou – About us Kia ora. We’re Foodies. You know New World, PAK’nSAVE and Four Square right? That’s us! With 300+ stores and over 24,000 Foodies across Te Ika-a-Maui, our North Island Co-op has the privilege of helping New Zealanders get more out of life.

Locally owned, we reflect the communities we serve, and we celebrate our people - our taonga, every day for being uniquely them. Our Merchandise team works with supplier partners and store teams on category ranging, buying, pricing and promotions so we can get the right products on the right shelves at the right time for our customers.

Te Tūranga – About the role We’re looking for an Assistant Category Manager – Wine to support the end‑to‑end management of one of our most complex, emotional and rewarding categories. Wine is a category driven by genuine passion and enthusiasm. This role is uniquely positioned at the crossroads of cultivating meaningful supplier relationships, commercial success, and a deep appreciation for the world of wine.

Working closely with the Category Manager, you’ll support day‑to‑day trading, pricing, promotions and ranging - while helping balance the needs of large national suppliers alongside small and medium wineries.

Key responsibilities include

Supporting the planning and operation of the Wine category across New World, PAK’nSAVE and Four Square