Platypus Christmas Sales Assistant - Platypus Manukau

Accent Group Limited, through Platypus Shoes, is seeking a Christmas Sales Assistant to join the Manukau store in Auckland, NZ. This is a full-time, on-site seasonal role for the festive period. If sneakers, fast-paced moments and helping customers bring you energy, this could be a fit.

Platypus Shoes is a part of Accent Group which is Australia and New Zealand's largest footwear group with over 900+ stores, 34 brands and 30+ online platforms including;, Platypus, Skechers, Hype DC, Vans, Dr. Martens, Subtype, The Athletes Foot,, Merrell, Timberland, Stylerunner, Hoka, UGG, Saucony, Sports Direct & Nude Lucy!

Step into the season in style with Platypus Shoes at the Manukau store. As Christmas Sales Assistants, you’ll bring energy, good vibes, and a can-do attitude to the busiest (and most fun) time of year.

From helping customers find their perfect kicks to unpacking stock or packing online orders, every shift brings something new. If you love sneakers, fast-paced days, and great people, you’ll fit right in.

Festive routine at the Manukau store

On the floor, you’ll aim to create a standout experience for each customer and help make their visit memorable, while supporting the team to reach sales and KPI goals.

You’ll keep stock moving by receiving shipments, restocking shelves, and maintaining tidy, inviting displays. You’ll also pick and pack click and dispatch orders, making sure online orders go out accurately and on time.

Throughout each shift, a positive, team-first mindset helps the store look fresh and welcoming, ready for shoppers during the holiday rush.

What you’ll bring to the team

Here’s what the team is looking for in a seasonal shopper who can thrive during peak season.

• Full availability from October 2026 through mid January 2027, including weekends, late shifts, Boxing Day and New Year's Eve and New Year's Day
• Retail know-how helps, but it's not a deal-breaker if you’re new to retail
• A genuine passion for sneakers, streetwear and delivering standout customer service
• Enjoys the hustle of a fast-paced team environment
• Self-motivated and driven to hit goals
• Open to learning, receptive to feedback, and ready to bring your best

Hours, location and peak-season pace

The role is on-site at Platypus Shoes in Manukau, Auckland, and runs during the festive period from October 2026 through mid-January 2027. Shifts include weekends and late nights, and the period covers Boxing Day and New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

Advice for applicants

Lead with your availability window from October 2026 to mid-January 2027, making clear you can cover weekends, late nights and the major holiday dates Boxing Day and New Year’s Eve/Day on your resume or cover letter.

Show how you prove the must-have skills by sharing concrete examples. If you have retail experience, describe a time you helped customers choose products and hit a goal; if you don’t, point to any customer-facing roles or stock-handling tasks where you demonstrated reliability and teamwork, especially in fast-moving settings.

In interviews, come prepared to talk about how you handle busy shifts, stay organized while restocking or packing orders, and respond to feedback. Have a short story ready that shows you helped a team meet a target or kept a customer satisfied during a peak moment.

Consider a smart question to ask at the end, such as how the store trains seasonal staff for the peak period, what KPIs seasonal workers are measured against, or how teamwork helps the shop maintain a high standard during the holidays.