Gardening Team Member - The Warehouse, Riccarton (Part- Time)

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Join The Warehouse Group in Riccarton as a part-time Gardening Team Member and help customers grow their gardens. The role runs Sundays and Mondays from 9.00am to 4.30pm, onsite in Christchurch, focusing on excellent customer service and assisting shoppers with all things gardening. The ideal candidate communicates well, stays positive, and has a solid work ethic; retail experience helps but isn’t essential, because a love of plants and a willingness to learn matter most. Expect to stand for long periods. Perks include Team Card discounts, Birthday Leave, Here for Good Leave, and clear career progression. To apply, tailor your CV to highlight customer service and gardening enthusiasm, and give a concrete example of helping a customer.

Company Description

Ko wai mātou – Who we are

The Warehouse Group looks after some of Aotearoa's most famous and beloved retail brands, including The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery and Noel Leeming. They stay famous and beloved because we're always working to deliver relevant and exciting customer experiences to Kiwis, including a growing number of public good and sustainability initiatives.

Job Description

Te kaupapa o te tūranga - The purpose of the role. 

Hours of work: 

• Sunday - Monday  9.00am - 4.30pm

As a critical member of our Gardening team, you'll be responsible for providing top-notch customer service and assisting customers with all their gardening needs.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic. If you're excited about the prospect of building a career in the retail industry and becoming an expert in all things gardening, we would love to hear from you.  

Retail experience is preferred but optional - what we're looking for is someone with a genuine love for plants and gardening and a dedication to delivering outstanding service - take advantage of this opportunity to join our team and make a difference in the lives of our customers!

Qualifications

He kōrero mōu ake - About you

Having experience in a customer-facing role, such as retail or hospitality, would be beneficial, but it's not essential. Good communication skills are essential, and a positive attitude with a willingness to learn is a must. Additionally, you should be comfortable standing for long periods. 

Additional Information

Tā mātou tāpaetanga – What we offer

• Team Card: Access to discounts across our brands. 
• Birthday Leave: To celebrate your special day, you're entitled to a day of paid leave each year! 
• Here for Good Leave: To do good in your community you'll have one day of paid leave every year! 
• Career Progression: an excellent stepping stone into other internal opportunities.
• Plus loads more!