Assistant Branch Manager | Repco Wanaka

GPC Asia Pacific; Wānaka; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Training & development

Team incentives

Pricing benefits

Parental leave top‑up

Paid volunteer leave

Job summary

Repco in Wanaka is seeking a capable Store Supervisor to support the Branch Manager, drive sales initiatives, and lead a team on the shop floor.

You will deliver exceptional customer service, manage daily operations, process retail and trade sales, and help maintain a safe, inviting store environment. The role suits someone with retail leadership experience and a positive, detail‑oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervision or leadership role.
• 2+ years’ experience in retail or related trade.
• Knowledge of automotive products or willingness to learn.
• Effective communication across levels.

Responsibilities

• Support the Branch Manager to drive sales and store performance.
• Motivate and organise staff daily to create a strong team culture.
• Provide exceptional customer service and accurate product advice.
• Process retail and trade sales.
• Build strong relationships with customers and team members.
• Maintain high standards of branch presentation and safety.

Skills

Leadership experience

Retail sales

Customer service

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Sunday 9am-5pm & Monday - Friday 8am-5:30pm (43.5 hours per week)

Opportunity to step into leadership & be part of our exciting new store opening!

• Unbeatable staff discounts, amazing training program & development on offer

Repco is a well-known and highly respected brand within the automotive industry. As we continue to grow, there is no better time to join us and take your career up a gear. We provide fantastic training and support to our staff, and you'll work with an experience and knowledgeable team.

About the role:

In this role you will report to the Branch Manager and be their eyes and ears on the shop floor. You will help to introduce new initiatives into the branch and be a key point of contact for both customers and team members. In addition to this, you will uphold customer service standards daily and assist them in finding the best product to meet their needs. Specific duties include:

• Supporting the Branch Manager to drive sales and improve store performance
• Motivating and organising staff daily to create a great team culture
• Providingexceptional customer service and accurate advice to our customers
• Processing retail and trade sales
• Building strong relationships with key customers and team members alike
• Maintaining a high standard of branch presentation
• Ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures
• Contribute to a culture of safety by putting safety first, ensuring that we all make it safe & make it home.

Note, this role will require lifting, bending & climbing

Who we’re looking for:

• Previous experience in a supervision or leadership role
• 2+ years’ experience working in retail or a related trade position
• Knowledge or understanding of automotive products (or willingness to learn!)
• Effective communication style at all levels
• A friendly and positive attitude
• Excellent attention to detail.

Why our team loves working for Repco:

• Recognition programs and team incentives for your performance
• An inclusive team environment: our team are important members of GPC
• Ongoing training and career development; we genuinely care about supporting you to reach your full potential
• Attractive team member pricing across all GPC AP businesses
• We proactively support our working parents in a variety of meaningful ways, and our parental leave top-up allowance is one of the ways we do this
• Paid volunteer leave allowing you to give back to your chosen charity/community organisation
• The opportunity to join a progressive global company that continually strives to remain the number one in the automotive aftermarket

GPC Asia Pacific

Movement is in our DNA. We are GPC Asia Pacific: one of the largest industrial and automotive aftermarket parts and service suppliers in Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia. Our iconic brands include Repco, NAPA and McLeod Accessories.

Yet we are more than just a parts and service company. We propel people forward.

With over 8000 team members in Asia Pacific, and 60k+ globally, being part of Genuine Parts Company won’t leave you standing still. Reach is key to our success. Learn more about our business online at www.gpcasiapac.com

GPC conducts its business without regard to sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.