Retail Assistant Manager

Our Op Shop teams do fantastic work in the community selling affordable pre-loved goods and this helps to fund our essential lifesaving services and community have created friendly supportive community hubs offering much-needed local services and even help New Zealand to be more environmentally sustainable - more recycling means less landfill!

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Retail Manager to oversee the smooth running of our Kerikeri Retail Store on Saturdays from 9am to 4:30pm. 

Ideally you will also be available to cover for the Store Manager on other days of the week if required.

Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Supporting store manager in operations and achieving the shops revenue targets
• Sorting donations and restocking shelves
• Maintaining store displays and cleanliness
• Collaborating with the manager to price goods appropriately
• Encouraging and supporting exceptional customer service
• Leading and motivating volunteers

Qualifications :

Ko wai koe - About you:

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience in retail and interest in second-hand goods
• Ability to lead and motivate volunteers
• Customer focused with a can-do attitude
• Organised with an eye for detail
• Great interpersonal skills
• Be at least 18 years old. 
• Be physically fit as you will be on your feet all day and lifting and carrying donations.
• The role is 80% mahi and 20% support and 100% rewarding. 

Additional Information :

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click Im interested before applications close on 8th July 2026

For further information please contact Helen Rayner Recruitment Advisor onx8149 for a confidential discussion.
At Hato Hone St John we embrace diversity welcoming everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We value unique perspectives fostering inclusivity to better serve our communities and were committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Casual