Availability Manager - Hamilton

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Availability Manager, Hamilton, The Warehouse Group, seeks an energetic, people focused leader to oversee the Nightfill team and keep the store ready for customers each day. This hands on role combines leadership with planning in a fast paced environment where no two days are the same. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience, strong time management and communication skills, and a positive solutions oriented mindset. Retail or stock management experience is helpful but not essential. Benefits include a competitive salary, team member discounts, a paid day off on your birthday, and career growth within New Zealand's largest retailer. To apply, tailor your CV to show how you develop people, manage priorities, and lead from the front.

Company Description

Lead, Inspire, and Make an Impact as Our Availability Manager!

At The Warehouse, we're passionate about helping Kiwis live better every day. Behind every great shopping experience is a well-organised, well-stocked store....and that's where our Availability Team comes in.

We're looking for an energetic and people-focused Availability Manager to lead our Nightfill team and ensure our store is ready to welcome customers each day. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys developing people, creating high-performing teams, and thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

Job Description

As Availability Manager, you'll lead, coach, and motivate your team to deliver great results while creating a positive, safe, and supportive workplace. You'll be a hands-on leader who enjoys developing people, celebrating success, and helping your team perform at their best.

This role combines strong people leadership with effective planning and organisation. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, balancing priorities, managing tight timeframes, and keeping your team focused on delivering high standards. Strong communication, relationship-building, and time management skills will be key to your success.

Qualifications

What we're looking for:

• Proven leadership experience with a passion for developing and motivating people
• Strong time management and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to engage with people at all levels
• A positive, solutions-focused mindset and a willingness to lead from the front
• Previous retail, merchandising, stock management, or replenishment experience is advantageous but not essential

Additional Information

Why join us?

As part of The Warehouse Group, you'll be joining New Zealand's largest retailer, with over 11,000 team members working together to make a difference in communities across the country. In return for your hard work and leadership, you'll enjoy a competitive salary, team member discounts across our brands, a paid day off on your birthday, and opportunities to grow your career within a business that values its people.

If you're ready to take the next step in your leadership journey and make a real impact through people, planning, and teamwork, we'd love to hear from you.