Christmas Team Member (Nightfill) - The Warehouse Manukau

The Warehouse Group is hiring for a Christmas Nightfill Team Member at The Warehouse Manukau, onsite in Auckland. This is a fixed-term, seasonal shift that runs through the festive period, with opportunities from mid-September through mid-November and employment continuing until around mid-January.

Known as Warehouse Country during the Christmas rush, The Warehouse Group has been a fixture in Kiwi life since 1982. Nightfill team members help keep shelves stocked, displays built, and stores looking inviting before opening each morning, so customers can find what they need for their festive celebrations.

If you’re after extra income, a first job, or a stepping-stone into retail, this role can fit, with many seasonal teammates going on to longer careers within The Warehouse Group or retail more broadly.

Nightshift that sets the day up right

As a Nightfill Team Member, your job is to prepare the store for the next day by unpacking arrivals, replenishing stock on the floor, and constructing displays that showcase products at their best. Your careful work supports a smooth customer experience when doors open, helping shoppers find gifts, decorations, and festive essentials with ease.

Hours for this position are generally from 10.30pm to 7.00am. You’ll need to be available over the holiday period and remain flexible with hours and days. If you’re required to work past 10pm, you must be at least 16 years old. And everyone must have current right to work in New Zealand.

Must-have ingredients for a strong nightfill run

• Take pride in getting the job done right
• Work well when you're on your own and when you’re part of a team
• Bring a positive attitude and a solid work ethic
• Show reliability and a willingness to roll up your sleeves when things get busy
• Can lift, climb ladders, and stay on your feet for extended periods

They’re especially keen to hear from applicants who can commit through December and public holidays, when the Christmas rush is at its peak.

Pay, shifts and practical details

The role pays $25.42 per hour, with the chance for additional shifts as Christmas approaches. There are pathways for development and ongoing training, and a supportive team environment. Team member discounts are available, making holiday shopping a little easier, and the job offers a chance to be part of the festive atmosphere that defines Warehouse Country.

Because this is a Christmas-focused position, the shift pattern runs overnight, and the work is onsite at the Manukau store in Auckland. The role is fixed-term from mid-September to mid-November, with employment continuing until around mid-January. A right to work in New Zealand is required, and if your shift goes past 10pm you must be 16 or older.

Five practical tips for the nightfill application

Lead your resume with your ability to work night shifts and your availability through December and public holidays, plus your eligibility to work in New Zealand. Don’t forget to mention any past stocking or merchandising work and your comfort with lifting and being on your feet for long stretches.

Back up the must-have skills with concrete examples from past roles: show a time you completed a task accurately on your own, and another where you collaborated with teammates to meet a deadline during a busy period.

For the interview, be ready to discuss how you handle late-night work, your approach to safety, and how you stay motivated through quiet hours and peak periods alike.

When you finish your discussion, ask a practical question about shift patterns during December, how the team coordinates restocking during peak days, or what kind of training is provided to support safe handling of stock overnight.