Assistant Shop Manager
Permanent, Part-time
10 hours per week: Thursday, Friday, Saturday shifts
Palmerston North
NZRC offers a total remuneration approach of $58,460 for this role (pro-rata to 10 hours per week), which comprises of base salary as well as employer contribution to KiwiSaver. While remuneration rates are set to reflect that we are a humanitarian not for profit organisation, we believe our employee leave provision and flexible working arrangements, provide a highly rewarding work experience.
About the role – Kōrero mō te tūranga
We’re looking for an experienced Assistant Shop Manager to join our team. This is a key support role where you’ll step in as second-in-charge (2IC) when the Shop Manager is away. You’ll help keep our shops running smoothly, looking their best, and delivering warm, welcoming customer experiences. In the absence of the Shop Manager, you’ll take the lead—delegating tasks, driving sales performance, and ensuring a safe and positive working environment for the team.
In this role you will:
- Provide excellent customer service
- Promote/drive sales
- 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:
- Experience in cash handling, cash management, and retail shop operations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in a retail sales environment
- Experience working as or with volunteers
- Skills in dealing with 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 10,000 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
- 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 13/11/2025.
If you wish to discuss this opportunity or for further information, please contact Kate Messervy at kate.messervy@redcross.org.nz
Note: We reserve the right to close applications before the closing date, so please register your interest early.
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