Assistant Shop Manager

Assistant Shop Manager

Permanent, Part-time – 19 hours per week

Sunday, Monday and Wednesday Shifts

Mount Maunganui

About the role – Kōrero mō te tūranga

We’re looking for an experienced Assistant Shop Manager to join our vibrant Mount Maunganui shop. This is a fun, fast-moving retail environment that gets especially busy over the summer months, so you’ll be someone who enjoys a bit of hustle, takes pride in keeping the shop looking fresh and inviting, and has a good eye for quality clothing labels. You’ll help create a great shopping experience for customers, support the team day to day, and keep things running smoothly behind the scenes. As our 2IC, you’ll also step in when the Shop Manager is away to delegate tasks, support sales performance, and help maintain a safe, positive and welcoming environment for everyone.

In this role you will

• Provide excellent customer service and able to connect with a diverse customer base
• Promote/drive sales
• Know clothing labels and can merchandise accordingly
• Utilise your solid cash management and till management experience
• Assist with shop presentation/displays
• Undertake stock management/preparation and control as per training
• Support volunteers’ adherence to our Health, Safety and Wellbeing practice
• Who are we looking for? – Mā‎ wai te mahi nei?

To be successful you will have

Cash handling, cash management, and retail shop operations skills

A background in retail sales and bonus if it’s in a charity environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proven merchandising ability in a retail shop and a solid understanding of clothing labels

Confidence working with or alongside volunteers

Skills in dealing with a range of different customers

Enthusiasm and commitment to work as a team member of Red Cross

Self-motivation and a positive and friendly approach

Reliability and work with integrity

About New Zealand Red Cross

New Zealand Red Cross is part of the world's largest humanitarian network, with over 13,000 members and employees dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable people by mobilising the power of humanity and increasing community resilience.

Guided by our Fundamental Principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality, we support people in times of need and help strengthen their resilience.

We are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We encourage all qualified persons who share our values and want to contribute to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace to apply.

Why work with us?

At New Zealand Red Cross, you’ll join a passionate and diverse team that values your contributions and shares your commitment to making a difference.

We are committed to represent the communities we serve, increasing diversity throughout our people and leadership, and creating a flexible and healthy work environment. Many roles offer flexible virtual/hybrid options to help our employees balance their personal and professional priorities.

Our benefits include:

Five weeks annual leave

Career development opportunities

Annual flu vaccinations

Discounts on Southern Cross health insurance

We also encourage employee networks, including Takatāpui and Rainbow Network, Rōpū Hāpai Māori and the Sustainability Network, to foster connection and collaboration across our diverse workforce.

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Please submit your application online, as we’re unable to accept direct applications. Your application must include the following documentation:

A recent copy of CV/Resume

Cover Letter

Passport

Legal Right to Work In New Zealand

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this job. Applications close at 05:00 pm on 13/11/2026.

If you wish to discuss this opportunity or for further information, please contact Gina Dow at [email protected]

Note: We reserve the right to close applications before the closing date, so please register your interest early.

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