Christmas Team Member (Nightfill) - The Warehouse, Alexandra

The Warehouse Group is looking for Nightfill Team Members to support its Alexandra store during the Christmas rush. The company has been a staple of Kiwi life since 1982, and during the festive season millions of shoppers turn to its red shed stores for gifts, decorations, toys and festive essentials. This is a fixed-term, onsite role that spans the lead-up to Christmas, with mid-September to mid-November as the core window and employment continuing to around mid-January. It can be a good fit for someone seeking extra income, a first job, or a stepping-stone into a retail career, with many seasonal team members going on to longer roles within The Warehouse Group.

Nightfill work is behind the scenes, prepping the store for each new day by unpacking deliveries, replenishing stock, and building displays so shelves look neat and inviting before the doors open. Your efforts help customers find what they need to make Christmas special, and you’ll be part of a team that keeps the store organized during a busy period.

If you’re after a seasonal role that combines physical work with the chance to contribute to a festive shopping experience, this opportunity at Alexandra could be a good match. The team emphasises flexibility and reliability during the holiday season, with the potential for additional shifts as Christmas approaches.

Nightly stocking for the festive rush

As a Nightfill Team Member, you’ll work after hours to ensure the store is ready for the next day. The job involves unpacking stock, replenishing shelving, and assembling displays so the store presents well for shoppers each morning. Your upkeep helps customers locate everything they need to make Christmas memorable, and you’ll contribute to a well-organised store environment that supports a smooth start to each day.

The usual hours sit between 4:00 pm and 9:00 pm, and from December onward they generally shift to 6:00 pm–11:00 pm. You’ll need to be available throughout the holiday period and stay flexible with hours and days to cover peak times. If you’re required to work past 10:00 pm, you must be at least 16 years old.

Applicants must have current right to work in New Zealand.

What the role needs and what helps you stand out

The team is looking for people who take pride in delivering tasks accurately, work well both on their own and with others, bring a positive attitude and a solid work ethic, stay reliable even when things get busy, and can handle physical tasks like lifting, climbing ladders, and being on their feet for extended periods.

• Take pride in getting tasks done accurately
• Work well both independently and as part of a team
• Maintain a positive attitude and a strong work ethic
• Be reliable and ready to roll up sleeves when the store gets busy
• Handle lifting, ladders, and long periods on your feet

Availability through December and over public holidays is particularly valued, given the peak period of Christmas shopping.

• Strong availability across December and public holidays

Wages, schedule and the practicals

The role offers pay at $25.42 per hour. There’s potential for additional shifts as Christmas nears, and the role can extend beyond the core window to cover the festive period. The fixed-term span runs from mid-September through mid-November, with employment continuing until around mid-January. You’ll need to be flexible with hours and days to cover the holiday peak, and if you work past 10 pm, you must be 16 or older. A current right to work in New Zealand is required.

Tips to stand out in this Christmas role

Lead your resume with your December availability and confirm you’re able to work the night shifts and holiday period in Alexandra. That visibility helps the hiring team gauge fit for peak weeks.

Give concrete examples of tasks that show you can handle lifting, ladders, and standing for long periods, or any previous stocking or merchandising work that demonstrates reliability and stamina.

Be ready to discuss any past experience stocking shelves, unpacking deliveries, or building displays, and how you stay organized while balancing multiple tasks.

Ask about how extra shifts are allocated as Christmas approaches and what the team structure looks like during peak times to understand how you might fit into the schedule.