Gardening Team Member - The Warehouse, Rolleston (Part-time)

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Joining The Warehouse Gardening team in Rolleston means helping customers with gardening needs, restocking, and keeping the store tidy while supporting sustainability and community initiatives. The part-time schedule runs Sunday to Wednesday, 10am to 5pm, with potential extra hours during peak season. What matters most is a positive, can-do attitude, clear communication, reliability, and a genuine love for plants. Retail or hospitality experience helps, but a willingness to learn and comfort standing for long periods are essential. In your application, highlight customer service wins and gardening passion, and show openness to multi-role tasks. Benefits include staff discounts, birthday leave, Here for Good Day, and strong career progression.

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, Tuesday and Wednesday: 10am - 5pm.

Ideally you’d be available to work longer hours or more days over peak gardening season. 

We're looking for team to join us in the journey of providing bargains, championing sustainability and participating in local public good initiatives! 

You will thrive in our fast-paced environment and have a strong work ethic to get the job done without compromising service standards. Success is a team effort, whether it be restocking shelves, cleaning areas of the store, or providing excellent customer service. 

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. If you think you’d thrive in a team-oriented environment, we encourage you to apply for this position today!

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 steeping stone into other internal opportunities.
• Plus loads more!