Assistant Manager (2IC) - Fixed Term - Hastings NZ

petstock; Hastings; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sonder wellbeing service

Additional paid leave

Parental leave

Corporate discounts

Workplace Banking

Job summary

Petstock Hastings NZ is seeking an Assistant Store Manager (2IC) to support the Store Manager and lead a passionate team in delivering world-class customer service. This fixed-term, full-time role runs to February 2028 and offers an opportunity to develop leadership skills within the Petstock Group.

You will drive sales targets, coach and motivate staff, foster a positive culture, manage stock and VM, and ensure safety and great customer experiences every day.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar store leadership role.
• Proven ability to drive and exceed sales targets.
• Strong leadership to motivate teams and foster a positive culture.
• Ability to prioritise and manage conflicting priorities for timely delivery.
• Commitment to safe Work, Health & Safety practices.
• Established business acumen and adaptability to changing environments.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships with customers and team.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example, mentoring and inspiring your team daily.
• Support the Store Manager in coaching the team to develop knowledge and skills.
• Lead from the front by delivering exceptional customer experiences.
• Create a strong safety mindset and foster a culture of safety.
• Assist in stock management and stock integrity processes.
• Oversee visual merchandising (VM) and ensure standards are met.
• Keep up-to-date on pet care, products, and services.
• Recruit, onboard, and induct high-calibre new team members.
• Create a fun, supportive in-store culture where the team enjoys coming to work.
• Proactively support local marketing opportunities and sponsorships.

Skills

People leadership

Sales targets

Stock management

VM and merchandising

Customer service

Recruitment & onboarding

Safety compliance

Job description

Take on the role of Assistant Store Manager (2IC) at Petstock Hastings NZ and support the Store Manager in leading a passionate team to deliver the world-class customer service we're known for, playing a key role in the success of the Petstock Group.

Fixed Term : February 2028

Full Time

Do you have the below experience and looking to take the next step in your career?

• Experience in a similar store leadership role
• Demonstrated drive to achieve and exceed sales targets
• Strong leadership with the ability to motivate and build a high-performing teams whilst fostering a positive culture
• Ability to prioritise and manage conflicting priorities, ensuring timely completion of tasks
• Ability to drive safe Work, Health & Safety practices
• Established business acumen
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work environment
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships and rapport with customers and the wider team

A Peek Into Your Petstock Day

• Lead by example, mentoring and inspiring your team daily
• Support your Store Manager in coaching the team to achieve and develop their knowledge and skills
• Lead from the front by consistently providing an exceptional customer experience
• Create strong safety mindset, committed to fostering a culture of safety within your team
• Support your Store Manager to manage stock effectively, ensuring accuracy and that the team follows stock integrity processes
• Assist in managing visual merchandising (VM) of stock displays, ensuring VM standards are consistently maintained
• Demonstrate initiative by actively keeping your knowledge up to date on pet care, products, and services
• Recruit, onboard, and induct high-calibre new team members
• Create a fun, supportive in-store culture where your team loves coming to work every day
• Proactively support local marketing opportunities and sponsorships

Your Recruitment Journey with Petstock

• Introductory Phone Screen - If shortlisted, one of our friendly Recruitment Team members will contact you to discuss your experience and the opportunity.
• Face-to-Face Interview - Meet your potential leader, learn more about the role, and showcase your leadership experience.
• Pre-Employment Checks - Successful candidates will be required to complete pre-employment screening, including two reference checks and a police check.

As an inspired member of the Petstock Group, our connections with pets help us grow as people. At the Petstock Group, together we live by this truth. We are continually inspired by pets and animals to be better people, both in our careers and our everyday life.

With a fun, friendly, and inclusive culture, you'll have every opportunity to grow your career within our retail operations team.

Why Petstock is the Place for You

• Free access to Sonder our wellbeing, safety, and mental health support service
• From supporting the Petstock Foundation to our sustainability projects and community partnerships, our people have opportunities to play a role and be part of something bigger. Because giving back, together, is what we do!
• Opportunity to purchase up to 2 weeks of Additional Paid leave & 4 weeks of paid parental leave
• Health and wellness services at a great corporate discount
• Exclusive access to Workplace Banking
• We're built on family values, combined with a genuine passion for pets and people. We operate with heart, inclusivity, and inspiration for pets, people, and the planet

Our diversity makes us better...we are a diverse team with varying strengths and an inclusive organisation, committed to providing equal opportunities for all.

We encourage applications from people of diverse backgrounds who wish to be part of a culture where everyone can proudly be themselves.

At Petstock we are passionate about supporting the communities we're part of, where possible we aim to hire candidates from the same geographic region (typically within a 80km radius) to strengthen community connections and support local economies. Whilst we do not prioritise local candidates over others, we recognise the benefits of hiring individuals who have unique insights into the local community.