Assistant Shop Manager/Scheduler
Permanent, Part-time (16 hours per week)
Wairau Park, Auckland
About the role – Kōrero mō te tūranga
As Assistant Shop Manager/Scheduler, you’ll help keep our Wairau Red Cross Shop running smoothly by coordinating driver schedules, managing sales, delivering great customer service, and ensuring stock and displays are in tip top shape. Plus being a part time role, we’ll help you to balance your work and life too.
If this sounds like you, then we’d love to hear from you!
In this role you will:
- Schedule our delivery drivers for customer donation, collections and deliveries
- Demonstrate excellent customer service as well as promoting/driving sales.
- Be the connection point between customers, Shop Managers and our Van Drivers, so relationship building is key
- Report back to the Regional Retail Managers on supplier donations
- Provide top notch customer service, cash management and till management in our shop, as and when required
- Help maintain shop presentation/displays.
- Maintain stock management/preparation and control as per training
Who are we looking for? – Mā wai te mahi nei?
To be successful you will have:
- Previous scheduling experience is advantageous
- Experience and confidence using Excel as we have a daily schedule
- Excellent written, verbal communication skills as well as being able to manage your time effectively
- Experience in a retail sales environment, cash handling/management and retail shop operations
- Skills in dealing with a diverse range of people
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 04/02/2026
If you wish to discuss this opportunity or for further information, please contact Katherine Rutgers at katherine.rutgers@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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