Location: Christchurch, Canterbury
Employment Type: Full-time minimum 30 hours per week
Salary: Payrate $24 to $28
About the Role:
We are looking for two motivated and reliable Retail Store Assistants to join our friendly team at our busy store in Christchurch, Canterbury region. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, excellent customer service skills, and be committed to maintaining a clean and welcoming store environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Greet customers and provide excellent customer service
- Assist with purchases, product enquiries, and complaints, escalating to management when required
- Operate the cash register and handle payments accurately
- Assist with order management, including receiving and checking stock
- Stock shelves, rotate products, check expiry dates, and remove unsellable items
- Package and merchandise products (including bagging lollies) and maintain tidy, appealing displays
- Assist with inventory control and restocking as needed
- Ensure the store is clean, safe, and well-presented at all times
- Support team members to ensure smooth daily operations
- Open and close the premises and follow security procedures
- Comply with food safety, tobacco, and sales regulations
- Perform other duties as reasonably required
Requirements:
- Previous retail or customer service experience is preferred but not essential
- Friendly and helpful attitude with good communication skills
- Honest, punctual, and dependable
- Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and public holidays
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
- Physically fit to handle standing for long periods and light lifting
- Drug test and Ministry of Justice checks required.
To apply, please send your CV along with a cover letter explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this role.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residence or a valid NZ work visa. Please tell us your visa status when applying for this role.