57 Retail jobs in New Zealand

We are looking for a motivated Automotive Retail Buyer & Operational Coordinator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for purchasing high-quality used vehicles from overseas suppliers (mainly Japan) for resale across our nationwide branches. 

Alongside vehicle purchasing, you will play a key role in coordinating quality control, inventory management, and operational processes to ensure vehicles are ready for sale and meet both company and New Zealand regulatory standards. This includes working closely with the Operational Manager, branch managers, and other departments to ensure smooth operational flow.

Role Includes - 

Vehicle Purchasing & Supplier Relations

• Source and purchase used vehicles from overseas suppliers in line with market demand.

• Negotiate purchase terms and pricing to optimise profitability.

• Evaluate trade-ins and support appropriate used vehicle pricing strategies.

Inventory & Quality Control

• Oversee used vehicle inventory, ensuring optimal stock mix and timely turnover.

• Develop and implement pre-sale quality control standards.

• Inspect vehicles to ensure compliance with WoF, registration, and presentation standards.

• Coordinate repairs, reconditioning, and grooming with suppliers, panel beaters, and mechanics.

Retail Buyer, Operational Support & Coordination

• Allocate vehicles to branches based on sales trends and turnover rates.

• Liaise with transport companies for timely deliveries.

• Ensure compliance with consumer protection and vehicle safety regulations.

Collaboration & Reporting

• Analyse sales data and provide insights to assist business decision-making.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Retail Buyer, ideally within the automotive industry.

• Clear knowledge of New Zealand vehicle compliance requirements and market trends.

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.

• Proven ability to analyse sales data and market demand to inform purchasing and allocation decisions.

• Proficiency with Japanese is strongly preferred, due to the primary location of our overseas vehicles. 

• Organised and able to coordinate multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

• At least 3 years of relevant experience is required for this position. 

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a trusted, established automotive group with a strong nationwide presence.

• Enjoy a diverse role that combines purchasing, quality control, and operational coordination.

• Work with a supportive, professional team committed to delivering quality and value to customers.

If you have the skills, industry experience, and eye for detail to help us deliver the right vehicles to the right customers, we want to hear from you. You must confirm your immigration status on your application for us to consider you as a candidate. 

Sales superstars! We want you!

We are looking for a part time Retail Assistant for our Porirua store.

To be successful you will need to have previous retail experience, strong selling skills, good people skills and have a competitive streak to achieve your sales and new sign up targets. Your time management and organisational skills will be sound and you will not be afraid of hard work.

This role will require weekend work and daytime shifts so flexibility with working hours is required.

You must be 18 years or over to apply for this role.

If you are ready for a challenging role, apply now with your CV and cover letter to

Retail Store Manager – Govind Enterprise Ltd (Christchurch)
Full-Time | Permanent | Minimum 30 hours/week | $27–$32/hour

About the Business
Govind Enterprise Limited operates multiple retail dairy and convenience stores across Christchurch. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and excellent customer service. Due to increasing operational requirements, we are seeking a full-time Store Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of one of our retail stores located in Christchurch.

About the Role
This full-time, permanent position requires availability across a 7-day roster, between the hours of 6:00 am and 8:00 pm. The role involves overseeing store operations, managing staff, ensuring product availability, and maintaining financial performance. The position is vital to the effective functioning of our store and supports the delivery of high service standards and compliance with business and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities
As Store Manager, your duties will include:

• Determining appropriate product mix, stock levels, and customer service standards
• Planning and implementing purchasing and marketing strategies
• Setting pricing policies, preparing promotions, and advertising store offerings
• Managing inventory levels, merchandising, and replenishment to ensure consistent product availability
• Monitoring and maintaining accurate financial records and stock control
• Developing and maintaining the store’s budget and cost control measures
• Leading, training, and supervising staff to deliver high levels of customer service
• Creating staff rosters and monitoring daily attendance and time records
• Ensuring compliance with employment, health and safety, and company policies
• Monitoring market trends and competitor activity to adjust store offerings
• Building strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and local community stakeholders

Skills, Experience & Qualifications Required

• Level 5 diploma or higher in a relevant field or Three years relevant work experience is a mandatory requirement
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication
• Sound knowledge of retail sales processes, budgeting, inventory control, and staff supervision
• Flexible availability to work shifts across weekends and public holidays
• Strong organisational and multitasking ability in a busy retail environment
• Willingness to undergo drug and alcohol screening prior to employment

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand. 

If you meet the above requirements and are looking for a long-term opportunity to grow with a supportive retail business, please apply with your CV and a cover letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant experience.

Kynd Supermart Limited is Hiring: Produce Manager – Full-Time Role in Cromwell (Otago)

Kynd Supermart Limited is seeking a skilled and motivated produce Manager to lead the operations of our produce department at our busy supermarket in Cromwell. If you have strong leadership, retail management experience, and a passion for delivering excellent customer service, we’d love to hear from you!

Location:  Cromwell, Otago
Job Type:  Full-time (minimum 30 hours per week)
Wage:  $30–$32 per hour (depending on experience)
Start Date:  ASAP

Leading a team of staff, as our Produce Manager, you will be responsible for managing the overall performance of the produce department. This includes overseeing stock levels, sales, staff supervision, and customer service standards while ensuring compliance with company policies and workplace regulations.

• Plan and manage product ranges, ensuring shelves are well-stocked and products meet customer demand

• Coordinate merchandising and marketing activities to increase sales and customer engagement

• Monitor stock levels, sales reports, and department budgets to optimise performance

• Oversee merchandising in line with best practice guidelines, including creating attractive and engaging displays to maximise sales

• Promote and encourage best practice standards across the produce department to create a positive shopping experience

• Oversee purchasing decisions, supplier relationships, pricing, and in-store promotions

• Provide excellent service to customers, including product advice when needed

• Maintain accurate records for inventory, ordering, and financial transactions

• Lead, train, and supervise the produce team to ensure high performance and service standards

• Ensure the department complies with food safety, health and safety, and workplace regulations

• Work closely with senior management to improve processes and achieve store-wide goals

• Experience in FMCG will be preferred

• Understanding of SAP, an operating system

• Strong leadership, communication, and multitasking skills

• Proven experience in retail or produce management would be preferred

• Solid understanding of stock control, financial reporting, and compliance requirements

• Proactive, reliable, and able to perform in a fast-paced supermarket environment

If this sounds like you, click APPLY NOW!

JOB DESCRIPTION-

Job Title- Store Manager

32- 40 hours weekly

Pay rate- $30- $35 per hour

No. of positions- 4

We are looking for 4 Store Managers to oversee the management of our Pizzahut store at Kawerau.The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the store, leading the team, ensuring excellent customer service, and driving sales performance. Manager Job duties will include the below tasks but are not limited to:

• Developing store strategies to raise customers’ pool, expand store traffic and optimize profitability.

• Responsible for ensuring high levels of customer’s satisfaction through excellent service.

• Managing and motivating a team to increase sales and ensure efficiency

• Managing stock levels and making key decisions about stock control.

• Analysing sales figures and forecasting future sales.

• Analysing and interpreting trends to facilitate planning.

• Dealing with staffing issues such as interviewing potential staff, conducting appraisals and performance reviews

• Providing feedback to the store staff

• Providing or organising training and development

• Deal with the suppliers to ensure best quality and price

• Keep records of sales and other financial transactions

• Determine the service standards and ensuring standards for quality,

  customer service and health and safety are met all the time

• Undertake and manage budgeting; scheduling expenditures; analysing

  variances; initiating corrective actions.

• Organising special promotions, displays and solely responsible for price

  setting of all the products keeping in view the overall profitability of the

  business

• Formulates pricing policies by reviewing merchandising activities;

  determining additional needed sales promotion; authorizing clearance

  sales; studying trends.

• Updating colleagues on business performance, new initiatives and other

  pertinent issues.

• Ensure to meet health and safety regulations.

• Maintaining awareness of market trends in the retail industry,

  understanding forthcoming customer initiatives and monitoring what

  competitors are doing

• Initiating changes to improve the business, e.g. revising opening hours to

  ensure the store can compete effectively in the local market

• Responding to customer complaints and comments.

• Fostering awareness and encouraging interest in the products through promotional activities and advertising strategies.

• Making hiring decisions to meet business needs

2 Years of work experience OR Level 4 OR Higher qualification is required for this role

We are on the lookout for 1x Store Manager, to  joing our business , as soon as possible. This is a fulltime role, and we will pay you between 27.00 and 34.00 for your services. 

We operate a pizza franchise, here in Porirua, and we require a store manager to continue the smooth operation of the store.  You will work a minimum of 30 hours per week, as per a roster - so flexibility is essential. 

You will need to show the following: 

• determining product mix, stock levels and service standards
• formulating and implementing purchasing and marketing policies, and setting prices
• promoting and advertising the establishment's goods and services
• selling goods and services to customers and advising them on product use
• maintaining records of stock levels and financial transactions
• undertaking budgeting for the establishment
• controlling selection, training and supervision of staff
• ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety regulations

You will need to have: 

• At least 2 years of relevant experience, or a level 4 qualificaiton that is relevant ot this role, or higher. 
• A can do attittude, and the ability to work as per a roster.
• Some personalised experience (previous work in a pizza franchise) would be ideal, however, is not required.

As Store Manager, you'll oversee daily operations, ensuring exceptional customer service, and efficient team management. Your leadership will be crucial in maintaining a welcoming environment and upholding the store's reputation for excellence.

Full -time position: 30 to 35 hours of work are guaranteed for per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise daily store operations, ensuring smooth workflow and adherence to health and safety standards.
• Manage, train, and motivate staff to deliver outstanding customer service.
• Oversee inventory management, including liaising with suppliers,ordering supplies and minimizing waste.
• Ensure products are competitively priced while maximising profit.
• Handle customer inquiries and resolve issues promptly to maintain customer satisfaction.
• Coordinate staff scheduling to ensure adequate coverage during peak hours.
• Manage all in-store promotional activities and coordinate upselling to enhance sales.
• Monitor financial performance, including sales and expenses, to meet budgetary goals.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety rules and regulations. 

Qualifications & Skills:

• Relevant Diploma in buinsess, management or related field or a Bachelors qualifcation in any discipline.  
• 3 years of relevant work experience may substitute the qualification requirement. 
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent customer service and communication abilities.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

If this sounds like you please apply with your cover letter and CV.