Relief Store Manager Onehunga

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Relief Store Manager Onehunga at Hato Hone St John is a full-time onsite role covering for the Store Manager to keep the Onehunga shop running smoothly. You’ll support operations toward revenue targets, sort donations, restock, maintain displays and cleanliness, price goods, deliver excellent customer service, and lead volunteers. Ideal candidates have retail experience with an interest in second-hand goods, the ability to motivate volunteers, a customer-focused can-do attitude, strong organization and interpersonal skills, and flexible availability; you must be at least 18 and physically fit to lift donations. Apply by clicking I’m interested before 6 July 2026 and contact Helen Rayner for a confidential discussion; accommodations available on request.

Company Description

Ko wai mātou - About us:

Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders and working to save lives since 1885. As well as providing Ambulance Services, our programmes and team of over 11,000 staff and volunteers are helping to build strong, resilient communities across the motu; supporting everyone in Aotearoa to live healthier, happier and longer lives.

Job Description

He aha te tūranga - About the role: 

Cover for our Store Manager, on an as and when needed basis,  to ensure the smooth running of our Onehunga Retail Store.

Some of the key responsibilities include:

• Supporting store manager in operations and achieving the shop’s revenue targets
• Sorting donations and restocking shelves
• Maintaining store displays and cleanliness
• Collaborating with the manager to price goods appropriately
• Encouraging and supporting exceptional customer service
• Leading and motivating volunteers

Qualifications

Ko wai koe - About you:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Experience in retail and interest in second-hand goods
• Ability to lead and motivate volunteers
• Customer focused with a "can-do" attitude
• Organised with an eye for detail
• Great interpersonal skills
• Flexibility of availability
• Be at least 18 years old. 
• Be physically fit as you will be on your feet all day and lifting and carrying donations.
• The role is 80% mahi and 20% support and 100% rewarding. 

Additional Information

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click “I’m interested” before applications close on 6th July 2026

For further information please contact Helen Rayner, Recruitment Advisor on 09 526 0528 x8149 for a confidential discussion.
At Hato Hone St John, we embrace diversity, welcoming everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We value unique perspectives, fostering inclusivity to better serve our communities, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs.

E pōhiritia nei e mātou, te whānau o Hato Hone St John, ngā rereketanga o ia tāngata ki te haramai. E āwhinatia e mātou i ngā whakaaro rereke, kia mahi pai i roto i ngā hāpori katoa. Ko ta mātou nei haepapa, kia hangaia tātahi āhuru mōwai mā tātou, kia mahi haumaru ai.

If you need accommodations for accessibility, please reach out to the recruiter listed for equitable participation in our recruitment process.

Research shows that women and people from under-represented groups are less likely to apply for roles when their experience doesn’t match the job description perfectly. If you’re excited and think you have what it takes, we want to hear from you! Even if your experience doesn’t align 100%. Please apply or contact the recruitment advisor listed on the advertisement for a kōrero.