Store Development Coordinator

• Play a pivotal role in holding our retail property, new build, and store renewal projects together.
• Perfectly balance technical trade knowledge with high-level administrative project support.
• Partner closely with Project Managers and Store Development Managers to drive successful outcomes.

We are Woolworths Group \| Ko Woolworths Tātou

We are Woolworths Group. 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts, and unique perspectives across Australia and New Zealand. Connected by a shared Purpose - 'to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow'. That Purpose fuels our ambition to explore new ideas, make brave commitments, and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.

If you're excited to turn today's blue-sky thinking into a better tomorrow for future generations, you'll find yourself supported and enriched in a dynamic, inclusive, and empowering workplace. With a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work, and opportunities across the group to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

What you’ll do \| Hei mahi

As the Store Development Coordinator, you will be the absolute anchor for our property and renewal projects. This is a dynamic role designed for a detail-oriented professional who can balance administrative project support with technical knowledge and day-to-day operational requirements.

Working closely with the Store Development Manager, Retail Project Managers, and Franchise Owners, you will ensure that every FreshChoice renewal or new store build is executed with precision.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assist the Store Development Manager and Retail Projects Managers with critical project phases including procurement, budgets, equipment specifications, and charging.
• Maintain all project documentation, including master schedules, budget trackers, and health \& safety registers.
• Develop and maintain new and existing internal ordering, budget preparation, and accounting processes.
• Procure equipment in a timely and cost-effective manner for franchisees and upcoming projects.
• Ensure accurate charging and financial tracking of all procured equipment.
• Help develop and maintain a comprehensive catalogue of fitout items.
• Support the Property Team with administrative tasks related to lease renewals and site acquisitions as required.
• Provide regular, proactive updates to internal and external stakeholders regarding project timelines and any supply chain disruptions.

What you’ll bring \| Hei koha

• 2+ years of experience in project coordination or operational support, preferably within retail, property development, or construction.
• An understanding of the trades is a distinct advantage, and experience within New Zealand supermarket operations is highly preferred.
• A natural ability to multitask, manage competing deadlines efficiently, and bring a proactive, detail-oriented mindset to the team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the unique ability to "talk shop" with contractors and discuss "brand" with corporate stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and Microsoft Office (specifically Excel) is preferred, though system training will be provided.

What you’ll experience \| Ngā Huanga

Our Team Members are at the heart of everything we do and we’re always looking for ways to support your career journey and reward great work:

• A commitment to flexibility through a hybrid working model which combines time spent at a support office or hub and time working from home, supporting both in-person connection and balancing the flexibility that remote working provides for our teams
• High-impact role supporting our teams who enrich our communities.
• A global business with endless career possibilities around every corner and across every discipline – with valuable exposure to a vast and exciting business network.
• A range of programs to help you prioritise and manage your wellbeing, including 24/7 access to the Sonder app.
• A progressive and competitive leave policy that gives you more space for what matters to you.
• Team discounts across our range of Woolworths Group brands you know and love and a robust rewards program that celebrates and incentivises purpose-driven work.

Endless possibilities with the Woolworths Group

We’re a proud part of the Woolworths Group – 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives working together connected by a shared Purpose – ‘to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.’

Here you’ll be supported and empowered to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week. Backed by a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and the support to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

Everyone belongs at Woolworths Group \| No Woolworths tātou

Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging are key to realising our purpose of better together for a better tomorrow. We recognise the value our team’s diversity brings to our business, customers, and communities and that teams with diverse experiences and backgrounds enrich our group and are better able to innovate and solve problems. As one of the largest employers in Australia and New Zealand, we aim to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone feels that they belong, can be their best selves, and reach their full potential.

We encourage all candidates to apply; please let us know in your application if we can support you with any adjustments in the hiring process.

See how we’re creating better experiences together, for a better tomorrow