Dairy Manager

Job ID 23111948
Southland, Invercargill
Full-time
Listed on 24 Apr 2026

About this job

This family-owned dairy looking for a hands-on Manager with a strong business or commerce background to take ownership of the store operations. This is a key leadership role where you’ll oversee day-to-day operations while ensuring tight financial controls, strong systems, and high standards across the shop and team.

Key responsibilities: • Lead and carry out regular internal audits across: - Cash handling, reconciliations & banking, stock control. - Supplier invoices, pricing & credits - Internal processes and systems • Maintain clear audit trails and strong internal controls. • Identifying risks, gaps, and inefficiencies – and fix them • Report financial insights and audit findings to the owners • Ensure shop hygiene and food safety standards are met • All HR requirements, ensure staff follow systems, procedures, and controls • Oversee end-to-end store operations

For more info contact Tina on 029 200 6374 or tina.graham008@msd.govt.nz

Job Requirements

What we’re looking for: • Background in business, commerce, or similar • Experience in auditing, internal controls, compliance (retail, grocery, FMCG or hospitality ideal) • Proven stability and tenure in previous roles • High attention to detail, integrity, and accountability • Comfortable working closely with owners in a family-run environment

Days of work
This role is 40 hours a week with flexible start and finish times to work around the business demands. (40 hours per week)
Pay Details
$55-60,000 PA
Job Category
Retail Managers
Career Level
Intermediate (2 - 4 years)
Driver Licence
Full, Restricted
(Class 1) - Car Licence
Pre-employment drug test required
No

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