Furniture Team Member- Warehouse Stationery, Thames (Fixed-term)

The Warehouse Group, which runs The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery and Noel Leeming, is hiring a part-time Furniture Team Member for Warehouse Stationery in Thames. The role centers on helping customers choose from a wide range of office furniture and building rapport to support sales. The company aims to create relevant, customer-focused experiences across its brands, with sustainability and community initiatives shaping how they operate.

The position is fixed-term, ending on 31st March 2027, and it's an onsite in-store role. The schedule spreads across several weekday blocks and a Saturday shift, with physical tasks including lifting and climbing involved. It’s a good fit for someone who enjoys retail, working with customers, and contributing to a friendly team environment with a touch of humour.

The ideal candidate is reliable, with a strong work ethic, and can adapt to a team setting. A sense of humour and flexibility help, along with a collaborative spirit that keeps service levels high even during busy periods.

A typical day in the Thames furniture corner

On shift you’ll guide customers through the office furniture range, explain options, and offer practical recommendations to fit space and budget while building trust with shoppers.

Displays and stock will be part of the routine, so you’ll help keep the floor looking neat, restock items as needed, and assist with stock checks. There’s a physical element to the job, including lifting heavy items, so staying fit and following safe handling practices matters.

Working with the rest of the store team helps ensure steady service during peak times and keeps the sales floor running smoothly. A helpful, flexible approach supports the team in meeting daily goals and keeping customers happy.

What you need to bring to the role

Here's what the team is looking for in a candidate.

• Having customer-facing experience is useful, but it isn’t a requirement for this role
• Clear communication and a positive attitude, plus a willingness to learn
• The ability to stand for extended periods, climb ladders when needed, and lift heavy items

Nice-to-have

These come as extras that can help, but they aren’t required.

• Experience in retail or hospitality is helpful
• Knowledge of office furniture or similar product categories would be a plus
• A flexible mindset and a team-first approach

Pay, benefits and practical details

This is a fixed-term role with an end date of 31st March 2027.

The weekly schedule includes Monday 10:00am - 4:00pm, Tuesday 10:00am - 2:00pm, Thursday and Friday 10:00am - 2:00pm, and Saturday 10:00am - 4:00pm.

The position is onsite in Thames, New Zealand. The role involves standing for long periods, occasional ladder use, and heavy lifting as part of daily duties. Working for The Warehouse Group comes with career and development opportunities as part of a large retailer network.

Advice for applicants

Lead your resume with your reliability and any customer-facing experience you can showcase, and mention your availability for the fixed-term end date. If you lack formal sales history, highlight examples where you helped customers or supported a team effectively.

Show how you communicate well and stay positive when assisting customers, and include a quick note about your willingness to learn about the office furniture range and sales process.

Be ready to discuss how you handle the physical aspects of the job, including standing for prolonged periods, lifting heavy items, and ladder use, and share stories about staying safe while delivering great service.

When you reach the interview, consider asking about training on the office furniture range and whether there’s potential to renew or extend the role beyond the end date if there’s continued demand.