Store Manager – Lead Our Albany MEGA Store
The Opportunity
This is more than a
store management role — it’s a chance to lead one of New Zealand’s most
high-profile retail operations.
Based on-site in Albany, Auckland, this is a permanent, full-time position (45 hours per week), offers a competitive salary ($130,000 to $150,000 per annum), a company vehicle and access to a staff purchase scheme across select Columbus Cafés and Mitre 10 stores.
We’re seeking an experienced Store Manager who thrives on leading large operations, navigating complexity, and driving performance. You’ll oversee a multi-million-dollar operation, shaping both commercial strategy and culture while ensuring Mitre 10 MEGA Albany continues to set the benchmark for home improvement retail nationwide.
About Us
As one of New
Zealand’s most trusted home improvement retailers, we’re proud to combine the
spirit of a Kiwi-owned business with the strength and innovation of a national
network.
Mitre 10 MEGA Albany
sits at the heart of a successful, forward-thinking group with locations across
Auckland. Known for our strong customer base, local partnerships, and
industry-leading standards, we’re driven by a shared purpose: helping Kiwis
improve their homes and lives.
This is a store that embodies scale, innovation, and opportunity — where great leadership truly makes an impact.
Accredited Employer
We are an Accredited Employer in New Zealand and may consider supporting suitable candidates with immigration, depending on the role and individual circumstances.
What You’ll Do
Reporting to the Chief Retail Operations Officer, you’ll be responsible for:
- Leading a large, multi-department leadership team to deliver exceptional results.
- Setting and executing commercial and operational strategy to achieve growth and profitability targets.
- Embedding a culture of excellence across customer service, safety, merchandising, and team engagement.
- Ensuring operational efficiency in inventory, people management, financial control, and compliance.
- Driving innovation through continuous improvement, partnerships, and community engagement.
What You’ll Bring
- Proven senior retail leadership experience within large-format, high-volume environments.
- A record of delivering strong financial outcomes through commercial insight and operational discipline.
- Exceptional people leadership — developing, motivating, and empowering large, diverse teams.
- Operational expertise across merchandising, stock management, forecasting and health and safety compliance.
- Deep understanding of New Zealand’s retail environment, employment legislation, and customer trends.
- A growth mindset and the ability to balance strategic vision with hands-on leadership.
- You would have at least 5 years’ relevant senior leadership experience or a relevant NZQF-Level 5 or higher qualification, aligned to ANZSCO Skill Level 2
Why You’ll Love It Here
- You'll have the scope to make meaningful decisions, lead positive change, and influence outcomes in a business that values strong leadership.
- You'll be supported by an experienced Executive Leadership Team that encourages innovation and continuous improvement.
- You'll join a successful, growing organisation with a strong reputation, a loyal customer base, and ambitious plans for the future.
- You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the performance, culture, and success of one of New Zealand's leading home improvement retail businesses.
Next Steps
Ready to lead at scale and elevate what success looks like in New Zealand retail? Apply now with your CV and cover letter to start the conversation about your next career move.
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