Want to create value from donated goods?
Make a difference within your community
About the Family Stores:
Our nationwide network of over 130 Family Stores sell a range of quality donated goods, ranging from clothing, furniture, linen and homeware. We aren't your typical retail store, no two days are the same in terms of our customers, the number of donations received, or what you may find while processing and pricing goods to sell.
About the role:
This role is critical to our stores success and primarily responsible for providing our customers and donors alike with an excellent experience that leads to repeat visits.
We are looking for a customer service all-rounder, with a keen eye for detail and an ability to work in a fast-paced, high stock volume retail environment. On any given day, tasks can switch between serving and greeting customers and donors on the shop floor, to working in the stock processing area.
You will have a collaborative approach and be a team player, as you work closely with your colleagues to achieve desired outcomes and targets.
Key responsibilities:
Providing excellent customer service to customers and donors
Receiving, sorting, pricing and merchandising donated goods
Processing sales and general money handling, including end of day cash up with accuracy and efficiency
As part of the team, ensure the store is well presented, well stocked and tidy
Ensuring compliance with policies and standard operating procedures, including health and safety and audit controls
Contribute to a positive team culture and general duties of the Family Stores as required.
Person specification:
Excellent customer service skills, with sound judgement and the ability to de-escalate situations if necessary
Resilient, positive and people-oriented team player with a natural ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds
Physically fit and capable of regular lifting - this is a daily part of the role
Capable of using various retail and communications technology such as point of sale software and tablets
Self-managing, able to keep to task and re-prioritise as required whilst under pressure
A clear communicator, both verbally and written
An ethical approach to working in a respectful, honest and transparent way to build trust across the family stores, upholding the values of The Salvation Army
Be comfortable working within set procedures but able to apply sound judgement when initiative is required
Have the right to work in New Zealand. All employment offers are subject to the completion of a satisfactory Ministry of Justice clearance/police check
Our offer to you:
Discounted Medical Insurance with Southern Cross
TSA discount card for discount with various retailers such as Beaurepaires, Noel Leeming, Placemakers and Torpedo7
Free confidential counselling services to support your wellbeing
Subsidised flu vaccinations
A position within a long-standing, respected nationwide organisation
Opportunities for growth and development
A varied and fast-paced role in a friendly fun team
Enthusiastic team of likeminded people
The chance to make a difference in your community
Candidates should be adaptable, energetic, self-motivated and committed to our mission of 'caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society'.
Hours of work: This role is a fixed-term, part-time role at 8 hours each Saturday. Please note, Family stores operate on some public holidays.
The starting hourly rate for this role will fall between $27 and $28 per hour.
This role may close early due to an increased number of applications - apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment!
The Salvation Army is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and believes workplaces thrive with diversity.
To apply for this job, please click here or go to our job site and enter the job code 8967TM.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
The Salvation Army is a worldwide evangelical Christian church and human service provider. It is committed to caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society - all through the love of God shown in Jesus. The successful applicant should therefore show an ability to identify with the mission and values of The Salvation Army.
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