Assistant Store Manager - Christchurch Cbd

Michael Hill; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6-week Stepping Stones training

Staff discounts on premium jewellery

Performance-based incentives/bonuses

Job summary

Michael Hill in Christchurch is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead the Palmerston North store’s team, drive performance, culture and customer connection, and support the store leadership.

Join a people-first retailer with a structured training path, including a 6-week Stepping Stones program and fortnightly coaching from experienced leaders, plus a clear pathway to Store Manager roles across New Zealand.

Qualifications

• You’ll be a great fit if you are sales-confident, delivering memorable customer experiences and strong results.
• You are leadership-driven, with a passion for coaching and developing others.
• You are customer-obsessed, understanding the emotion behind milestone moments.
• You are team-focused, bringing energy, positivity and collaboration.
• You are ambitious, ready to grow into future management opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Support the leadership of the Palmerston North store, driving performance, culture and customer connection across the community.

Skills

Sales confidence

Leadership mindset

Customer focus

Team collaboration

Ambition for management

Job description

Grow Your Leadership Future with Our Christchurch CBD Store

Assistant Store Manager | Permanent full-time | Christchurch CBD | Sales role with rewarding commission and initiatives

Looking to take the next step from people-first experience into a purposeful leadership role? This could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.

At Michael Hill, we’re part of life’s most meaningful moments - and behind those moments are strong leaders who bring teams together and drive exceptional results. We’re on the lookout for an Assistant Store Manager to support the leadership of our Palmerston North store, playing a key role in performance, culture, and customer connection across the community.

If you’ve built your career in retail, sales, hospitality, events or business development and love motivating people while achieving targets, you’ll feel right at home here.

Commence asap/or when you can!

Why This Role Matters:

• Leadership Growth: Step into a high-impact role where your leadership potential is nurtured and elevated
• Structured Training: Benefit from our 6-week Stepping Stones program and ongoing coaching from experienced leaders
• Career Pathway to Store Manager: We’re committed to developing our future leaders, this role is your stepping stone to becoming a future Store Manager, with opportunities across New Zealand
• 1:1 Mentorship: Enjoy dedicated, fortnightly coaching with your Regional Manager to support your personal and professional development
• ASM Connect Groups: Monthly ASM development meetings for ongoing learning and networking
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from structured rosters with two consecutive days off and flexibility when life calls for it
• Exclusive Team Perks: Access staff discounts on premium jewellery and generous performance-based incentives/bonuses

You’ll Be a Great Fit If You Are:

• Sales-confident, delivering memorable customer experiences and strong results
• Leadership-driven, with a passion for coaching and developing others
• Customer-obsessed, understanding the emotion behind every milestone moment
• Team-focused, bringing energy, positivity and collaboration
• Ambitious, ready to grow into future management opportunities

Since 1979, Michael Hill has been built on craftsmanship, inclusion, sustainability and celebrating life’s most meaningful moments.

Tenancy 1B Cashel Square, 101/110 Cashel Street, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand