Johnny Bigg- Part Timer - Dress Smart Onehunga, NZ

Johnny Bigg, a busy menswear brand with a solid footprint in the market, is expanding its team for Dress Smart in Onehunga, NZ. The part-time Retail Assistant role is onsite, giving you a chance to help customers face-to-face and contribute to a store that values service and quality menswear.

If you’re into fashion and enjoy helping people, this could be a good fit. The company emphasises a friendly, customer-focused culture and a pride in presenting garments well. It’s a solid starting point if you’re aiming to grow your retail experience with a well-known label.

The position runs on a part-time schedule with weekend availability, and it comes with perks like generous staff discounts. It’s a hands-on role on the floor, with opportunities to learn and progress within the Johnny Bigg family.

A day on the Dress Smart floor

During a shift you’ll greet shoppers, listen to their needs, and guide them to outfits that match their style and size, all while aiming to lift store sales and keep displays neat and easy to browse. You’ll collaborate with your team to maintain a polished look across the shop and ensure every guest feels welcome.

Stock tasks will also be part of your day, helping with deliveries, replenishing shelves, and keeping stock organised so the floor stays inviting. You'll need to be ready to work weekends, when the store tends to see more activity and you’ll be part of the core team keeping things running smoothly.

The essentials for Dress Smart Onehunga

• A friendly, upbeat manner and a genuine focus on customers
• A real interest in fashion and personal style
• Clear communication paired with a tidy, well-presented appearance
• Willingness to work weekends

Nice-to-haves to stand out

• Previous experience in a retail setting is a bonus
• Customer service experience helps you hit the floor running
• A knack for styling and presenting outfits on the shop floor
• Comfort working in a team and eagerness to learn

Perks and practical details on offer

The role is part-time and onsite at Dress Smart, Onehunga, NZ, with weekend shifts expected. Johnny Bigg offers generous staff discounts and opportunities to learn and progress within the brand.

Note: due to the large number of applications, only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.

Tips for standing out in this role

Lead your resume with a brief note about your customer-service experience and your interest in fashion, especially if you’ve helped customers on a floor or assisted with styling.

In interviews, back up the essentials with concrete stories, for instance, how you helped a shopper find the right outfit, kept a display tidy, and communicated clearly with teammates and customers.

Be ready to discuss weekend availability and how you’d handle busier periods, plus examples of presenting yourself well and working with a team to meet sales goals.

Have a smart question prepared about staff discounts, any training opportunities to grow in retail, and what high presentation standards look like day-to-day on the Dress Smart floor.