Assistant Shop Manager

Introduction

Assistant Shop Manager

Permanent, Part-time – 6 hours per week

Sunday shift

Taupo

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
• Confidently engage with customer from all walks of life
• 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?

Our Taupo Shop is a busy shop attracting a wide variety of customers including locals, holidaymakers, tourists and event goers. We are looking for someone who brings great energy, a positive attitude and has a keen eye for visual merchandising, to help create an engaging shopping experience for our diverse customer base.

To be successful you will have:

• Demonstrated experience in a retail environment
• Experience in cash handling, cash management, and retail shop operations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 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 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.

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 10/07/2026.

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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