20 Retail Assistant jobs in New Zealand

We are currently seeking a dedicated Retail Sales Assistant of our busy store. We are a retail company based in the Northland, New Zealand. Known for our commitment to quality and exceptional customer service, we offer a diverse range of products to meet the needs of our community. With a focus on delivering value and a memorable shopping experience, we take pride in being a trusted name locally and beyond.

Tasks include but are not limited to: -

• Greeting all customers in a friendly and appropriate manner
• Assisting customers about products queries
• Maintaining an effective knowledge of general product and product history
• Labelling goods and ensuring the correct price is displayed
• Stocking products on the shelf, storage and merchandising
• Completing all daily store operations
• Processing and handling cash with accuracy and diligence
• Ensure the store sales and inventories all correctly accounted
• Maintain the cleanliness of the store.
• Perform any other job responsibility as requested by the store manager

Person Specification:

• Must have either any Diploma Level 5 qualification or two years of relevant work experience
• Must be able to work on weekends and public holiday
• Must be able to work extra hours if required
• Pro-active, enthusiastic, energetic, responsible and friendly
• Passionate about providing Great Service

We’re looking for a proactive Retail Sales Assistant to take ownership of managing the showroom and supporting daily store operations at Te Puke Furniture. You’ll lead by example in delivering great customer service, maintaining a well-organised floor, and ensuring stock and displays are in top shape. If you’re confident, reliable, and eager to take on responsibility, this role offers the chance to grow your leadership skills in retail.

As a Retail Sales Assistant at Te Puke Furniture, you will:

• Lead by example in providing exceptional service and advice to customers

• Take responsibility for managing showroom presentation, stock organisation, and price updates

• Support the store manager in coordinating daily operations and meeting sales targets

• Assist with receiving deliveries, arranging floor displays, and maintaining stock levels

• Process transactions accurately and provide after-sales service

• Work independently when required and take initiative to solve problems

Requirements:

• Retail or customer service experience preferred (leadership experience is a plus)

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Confident in managing tasks and supporting others

• Positive, reliable, and proactive attitude

• Flexibility to work weekends if required

Benefits:

• Competitive pay and staff discounts

• Leadership development and training opportunities

• Supportive team environment with room to grow

We seek energetic and enthusiastic people to join our team, DAMASK HOLDINGS LIMITED T/A DAVIES CORNER FOODMARKET , New Zealand. We currently have three Retail Sales Assistant positions available at our Hamilton store. This is an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, friendly retail team where excellence, success, and people are valued and rewarded. The job involves heavy lifting of boxes (up to 25 kg), providing customer service on the floor, serving customers at the Point-of-Sale system, stocking shelves, and performing other tasks as needed in the store.

This is a full-time, permanent position with a minimum of 30 hours per week and an hourly rate of NZ $29.80

You will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Support the store manager with various operational tasks and projects, including stock ordering, stocktaking, banking, cash handling, merchandising, and more.
• Labelling goods and ensuring the correct price is displayed.
• Maintain outstanding store condition and visual merchandising standards.
• Opening and closing of premises and associated security
• Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction through excellent sales service.
• Be courageous, bold, innovative and not afraid to take on any aspect of the role.
• A self-starter capable of working well by yourself on solo shifts and staying motivated.
• Handling the cash counter, issuing customer invoices for the goods purchased.
• Listening to customers’ complaints and forwarding them to management to address them in a professional manner.

Our ideal candidates will have.

• Friendly, Passionate, People-Person—Someone who has a proactive approach and is motivated to achieve and improve continuously!
• A natural ability to build rapport with customers and assist their buying decisions. Be physically fit, hardworking and reliable with great attention to detail.
• The ability to work as part of a team as well as on your own (unsupervised)
• A passion for providing excellent customer service and always putting the customer first.
• Basic communication and computer skills
• A positive attitude with the ability to solve problems.
• Must be a non-smoker
• The ability to remain calm and courteous under pressure.
• A passion for sales and prior sales experience in a similar environment are added advantages. The selected candidate will receive complete training.
• Available to work on weekends and public holidays. Able to start early and finish late shifts when required.
• Able to pass the Random Drug Pass Test at any time.
• Must have a Valid Driving license in New Zealand or an equivalent overseas driving license.
• Must have no serious criminal convictions.

If this sounds like something you will enjoy and excel at, please APPLY NOW.

1988 Investments Limited is seeking amotivated and customer-focused Retail Assistants to join our supermarket team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about delivering excellent service, maintaining store standards, and supporting the day-to-day operations of the store.

The role is full time with 30 hours gauranteed each week.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greet customers and assist them in locating products and providing product information.

• Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and preferences.

• Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, store policies, and security practices.

• Process sales transactions accurately using point of sale (POS) systems, including handling cash, EFTPOS, and other payment methods.

• Receive, unpack, and arrange stock on shelves or in storage areas, ensuring items are correctly priced and displayed.

• Monitor inventory levels and inform supervisors of stock shortages or reorder needs.

• Ensure cleanliness and orderliness of the sales floor, shelves, and workstations.

• Assist in handling customer inquiries, feedback, and complaints professionally and efficiently.

• Assist with stocktaking and inventory control tasks as required.

• Observe workplace health and safety regulations and procedures.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Prior experience in a customer service or retail sales environment preferred but not essential.

• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• A proactive and positive attitude with a strong work ethic.

• Ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team.

• Good numeracy skills and attention to detail.

• Secondary school education or equivalent is essential.

• Drivers Licence needed, especially to commute to work for night shifts

Working Conditions:

• Flexibility to work varied shifts including weekends and public holidays as per roster.

• We require the person to be willing to work night shifts.

• Physical capacity to stand for extended periods and perform tasks involving lifting and manual handling.

3 in 1 Investment Limited is seeking motivated and customer-focused Retail Assistants to join our supermarket team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about delivering excellent service, maintaining store standards, and supporting the day-to-day operations of the store.

The role is full time with 30 hours gauranteed each week.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greet customers and assist them in locating products and providing product information.

• Recommend, select, and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and preferences.

• Maintain knowledge of current sales and promotions, store policies, and security practices.

• Process sales transactions accurately using point of sale (POS) systems, including handling cash, EFTPOS, and other payment methods.

• Receive, unpack, and arrange stock on shelves or in storage areas, ensuring items are correctly priced and displayed.

• Monitor inventory levels and inform supervisors of stock shortages or reorder needs.

• Ensure cleanliness and orderliness of the sales floor, shelves, and workstations.

• Handle customer inquiries, feedback, and complaints professionally and efficiently.

• Assist with stocktaking and inventory control tasks as required.

• Observe workplace health and safety regulations and procedures.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Prior experience in a customer service or retail sales environment preferred but not essential.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• A proactive and positive attitude with a strong work ethic.

• Ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team.

• Good numeracy skills and attention to detail.

• Secondary school education or equivalent is essential.

• Drivers Licence needed to commute to work, especially if working in night shifts

Working Conditions:

• Flexibility to work varied shifts including weekends and public holidays as per roster.

• We require the person to be willing to work night shifts

• Physical capacity to stand for extended periods and perform tasks involving lifting and manual handling.

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

We are seeking dedicated and customer-focused Retail Store Assistants to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring the smooth operation of the store while delivering outstanding customer service. Your responsibilities will include store maintenance, stock management, merchandising, and assisting with sales, all contributing to the overall success of our business. 

Retail Store Assistant - Key Tasks:

• Serving customers.
• Demonstrating goods & assisting with product range, price, delivery, use, care enquiries
• Selling goods & services
• Operating tills & accepting payment by a variety of payment methods
• Assisting with the ongoing stock management inventories and stocktakes
• Displaying goods for sale
• Packaging & bagging goods
• Labelling goods and ensuring the correct price is displayed. 
• Keeping premises tidy & performing any other reasonable tasks required for the smooth operation of the supermarket
• Opening and closing of premises and associated security (When required)

Personal Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

• Reliable and punctual
• Be fit to enough to lift up to 20kgs
• Able to pass police and drug checks
• Understand and work in a manner that ensures health and safety, and food hygiene compliance is maintained in the store at all times
• Minimum guaranteed 30 hours per week. 

We are recruiting an Assistant Manager for our service station in Mangawhai Heads. We are looking for a candidate who has excellent communication skills, high energy, and a passion for customer service. An experienced person who can take charge of the daily operations of the business and provide leadership to the team in absence of Manager

Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Manage daily operations of the store including serving barista coffee
• Ability to cope well under pressure and problem solve
• Order stock from our sales representatives and have a good working relationship with them
• Manage stock levels and pricing in the system and forecast changes in demand
• Ensure stock is well presented on the shop shelves and priced accurately
• Maximize profitability for the business through promotional activities and managing promotions weekly
• Use retail merchandise strategies to improve sales
• Ensure sound and accurate record-keeping and reporting
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date records of stock are maintained
• Monitor staff performance, training and overseeing new staff
• Ability to lead and manage a team through effective communication skills
• Prepare weekly roster and process timesheet
• Ability to manage risks associated with service stations**
• Ensure full compliance with all health and Safety regulations and food requirements and adhere to safe work practices
• Heavy lifting may be required from time to time
• Prepare for and manage at least two stocktakes in any 12-month period during or outside of normal working hours

What you bring to the role:

• At least one year Experience in a retail setting. Service station experience will be an advantage.
• Clear NZ criminal check and drug free (drug test may be required)
• Ability to work on weekends, public holidays and varying store opening hours through out the year
• A full clean driver's licence

Please note this is a full-time role, 30-40 hours per week. The pay rate is between $24 - $30 per hour. Applicants for this position should have New Zealand citizenship/residency or a valid work visa.

If you’re honest, reliable, friendly, confident working on your own and can multi-task, please apply to .

To apply for this position, please send your CV and please state your work rights.

We are seeking a team player to provide exceptional customer service to our clients within the civil, water, wastewater and drainage industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide sales support for all branch customers.

• Build and maintain internal relationships with procurement and demand management teams.

• Complete administration tasks as required as per Branch Performance Standards including taking responsibility for correct invoicing, inventory receipting, credits.

• Regularly operating the forklift to move product around the site

• Accurately complete all your duties on time to a high standard of safety and quality.

Key Attributes

• Excellent customer service skills are paramount to ensure a strong customer relationship and that all customers’ needs are met.

• Advanced knowledge of  Hynds  products and application knowledge is important, as is an understanding of how products work together to form solutions.

• NZ driver licence full class 1 and F endorsement.

• Business smart and understands the key levers that drive business performance.

• Practical understanding and experience of health and safety standards

Who we are:

Founded in 1973,  Hynds  is New Zealand's premier product supplier for the management of water and water-based waste in the civil and rural infrastructure markets.  Hynds  remains proudly family-owned and has built its reputation on customer service and innovation.

We are committed as a team to helping our customers succeed and believe in the  Hynds  Values to guide the way.  Hynds  is a place where people matter, where we do what's right and where we connect with our customers.

Pre-employment checks:

Hynds  are committed to high levels of health and safety. Therefore, all candidates will be expected to pass a pre-employment medical and alcohol & drug screen, along with satisfactorily passing a criminal history check. You will also need the legal right to work in NZ.