As Store Manager, you’ll be at the heart of everything that makes Connings great. You’ll plan, organise, and lead the day-to-day running of the store — ensuring we’ve got the right people, the right stock, and the right energy to deliver an exceptional experience for every customer.

 This is a busy, full-on role that requires a balance of people leadership and operational excellence. You’ll be on the floor with your team, rolling up your sleeves, setting the pace, and bringing out the best in those around you.

This is a full time role, with hours rostered based on daily opening hours and business needs.

Weekend availability is essential – we operate 7 days a week, with high weekend demand.

• Lead, motivate, and develop a team of 30+ across produce, grocery, and retail operations.

• Plan each day effectively — ensuring staff, stock, and the store itself are ready for success.

• Manage rostering, timesheets, and workforce planning so the right people are in the right place at the right time.

• Be actively involved in onboarding and training — helping team members thrive from day one.

• Drive a positive, high-performing culture aligned with Connings’ values.

• Oversee stock control, ordering, and presentation across the store, maintaining exceptional quality and freshness.

• Manage health & safety and building maintenance, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and well-maintained environment.

• Contribute to business goals through effective planning, problem-solving, and smart decision-making.

You’re a confident, people-focused leader who can inspire and organise a large team in a busy retail setting. You thrive under pressure, adapt easily to the changing needs of the store, and genuinely enjoy being part of the action — not just managing from the sidelines.

You’ll also bring:

• Proven experience managing a busy retail, supermarket, or produce operation.

• A passion and capability for produce — the essence of Connings.

• Strength in rostering, workflow planning, and store operations.

• A knack for building great teams and strong relationships.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

• Flexibility to work one weekend day as part of your regular roster.

• We’re a business built on family values — integrity, teamwork, and a can-do attitude. You’ll be joining a passionate team who care deeply about what they do and who take pride in doing it well.

• We value initiative, commitment, and positivity — and we make sure our leaders have the freedom and support to make a real impact.

If you’re ready to take ownership of a thriving local store, lead a great team, and grow with a business that’s passionate about people and produce — we’d love to hear from you.

Applications close Monday 1 December at 9am, but if you are keen, please get in early and we’ll check out your application straight away.

Applicants must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

Apply now and be part of something fresh.