Assistant Store Manager - Supercheap Auto Palmerston North

Supercheap Auto; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Bonus potential

Staff discounts

Career progression

Job summary

Supercheap Auto Palmerston North is seeking a hands-on Assistant Store Manager to drive performance in a busy, high-energy store. You’ll lead from the shop floor, coach and develop people, build strong relationships, and create a culture where engagement and results go hand in hand.

Be rewarded with a healthy work-life balance, weekly pay, achievable bonus potential, and generous staff discounts. If you’re organised, people-focused and ready to grow your career with one of Australasia’s largest

Qualifications

• Retail management or leadership experience, leading by example and delivering exceptional customer service.
• Leadership skills with the ability to motivate, inspire and develop a high-performing team.
• Operational knowledge of visual merchandising, stock control, loss prevention and performance reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop store team on the shop floor to deliver outstanding customer service.
• Drive store performance, coach staff, and build strong relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Ensure smooth daily operations and maintain a safe, engaging work environment.

Skills

Retail management

Team leadership

Customer service

Job description

Bring your leadership to the next level at Supercheap Auto Palmerston North! Supercheap Auto Palmerston North is looking for a hands‑on leader to help drive an already successful store even further.

Whether you're an experienced Assistant Store Manager or an ambitious Supervisor ready for your next challenge. This is an opportunity to join a busy, high‑energy environment where great leadership makes all the difference. You'll lead a team from the shop floor, coach and develop people, build meaningful relationships, and create a culture where performance and engagement go hand in hand.

If you're organised, adaptable, people‑focused and motivated by seeing both your team and your store succeeding, we'd love to hear from you.

• Enjoy the flexibility of working only 1 in every 3 weekends! Perfect for maintaining a healthy work‑life balance
• Competitive salary, weekly pay and achievable bonus potential
• Significant discounts across Supercheap Auto and Macpac
• Your career, backed by the Super Retail Group legacy and 750+ locations across Australia and New Zealand.

What’s in it for you?

Be rewarded with great work‑life balance, group wide career and development opportunities along with:

• Inclusive & Supportive Culture: Join a diverse, inclusive workplace where you can bring your whole self to work and grow your career.
• Innovation & Recognition: Thrive in a culture that champions innovation, collaboration, and celebrates your contributions through a dedicated recognition platform.
• Wellbeing Focus: Benefit from wellbeing initiatives, including 24/7 support through the Sonder app.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy corporate rates on travel, fitness, insurance, entertainment, and more, plus great team discounts through our Perks Program.
• Parental Support: Access generous Parental Leave from day one, supporting both primary and secondary carers.

We don’t just sell products; we’re about inspiring our customers to get the most out of their leisure time and we want the same for our team.

As An Assistant Store Manager, You're Key In Supporting The Store Manager To Help Your Store Reach Its Full Sales Potential, Operate Smoothly, And Create a Positive, Engaging Work Environment. To Thrive Here, You Should Ideally Have

• Retail management or leadership experience, leading by example and delivering exceptional customer service.
• Leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, inspire, and develop a passionate, high‑performing team.
• Eager to learn all aspects of automotive retail, you bring the Super, we’ll deliver the Auto.
• Operational know‑how in visual merchandising, stock control, loss prevention, and performance reporting.
• Commitment to safety, ensuring compliance with WHS programs and a safe work environment.

Mechanical experience is a bonus, not a must! We welcome a variety of skills and encourage anyone interested to apply – your unique background could be exactly what we’re looking for!

Join us to make your career SUPER!

We are one of Australasia’s largest retailers and owner of iconic brands: Supercheap Auto, Macpac, BCF and rebel (AU).

We believe diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are essential to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that strengthen our teams and help us innovate, and we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels they belong and can reach their full potential. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process or workplace accommodation to perform at your best, please let us know in your application.

A note to candidates: This is a human‑led recruitment process, and every application is reviewed by our Australian Talent Acquisition team. (And yes, this was proudly written by a human too!)

Applications are assessed as they are received and the closing date subject to change.