Relief Store Manager Te Awamutu

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Relief Store Manager Te Awamutu with Hato Hone St John is a full-time onsite role supporting the store manager and ensuring smooth operations. You’ll help reach revenue targets, sort donations, restock, maintain displays, price goods, nurture exceptional customer service and lead volunteers. The ideal candidate has retail experience and an interest in second-hand goods, strong leadership to motivate volunteers, a customer-focused can-do attitude, and sharp organizational and interpersonal skills. Highlight your track record in retail or volunteering and your availability for an as-needed schedule in Te Awamutu. Apply by 3 March 2026, click I’m interested, and contact Elena Liang for a confidential discussion. We welcome diverse applicants and accommodations.

Company Description

Ko wai mātou - About us:

Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders since 1885. Today, our 11,000-strong team of kaimahi and volunteer works across Aotearoa to enhance the health and wellbeing of our communities. From responding to 111 calls to supporting people to stay healthy through our mahi in health education, access, and monitoring, we are making life-changing differences every day.

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 Te Awamutu 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

Additional Information

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

Click “I’m interested” before applications close on 3 March 2026

For further information please contact Elena Liang, Recruitment Advisor on 0800 ST JOHN 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.