Checkout Team Member - The Warehouse, Waipapa (Fixed-term)

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team Discounts

Birthday Leave

Here for Good Leave

Career Progression

Job summary

The Warehouse is seeking a Checkout Team Member at Waipapa for a fixed-term role ending 31 January 2027. This full-time position requires weekend availability (Sunday 9:00–17:30, Monday 9:00–17:30) and current NZ work rights. No sponsorship offered.

Prior retail or hospitality experience is welcome but not required. Applicants should be able to stand for long periods and adapt to a busy checkout environment. We value teamwork, efficiency, and a positive attitude.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing role is beneficial but not essential.
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude are a must.
• You should be comfortable standing for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide fast, appreciated service at the checkout.
• Maintain high standards in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Communicate effectively with customers and colleagues.
• Stay organized and keep a tidy workspace.
• Stand for long periods during shifts.

Skills

Customer service

Patience

Problem-solving

Technology literacy

Communication skills

Stamina

Job description

Checkout Team Member - The Warehouse, Waipapa (Fixed-term)

• Full-time
• Contract Type: Permanent

Ko wai mātou – Who we are

At The Warehouse, we believe in fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. Our commitment to sustainability, ethical sourcing, and community support reflects our core values. We're proud to be making a positive impact on our planet and local communities.

This is a fixed-term role with an end date of the 31st of January 2027

Note you must have current right to work in New Zealand to be considered for this role. We are unable to offer sponsership for this position.

Additionally please ensure you are able to commit to all the hours of work for this role before applying.

Hours of work are:

• Sunday - 9am - 5:30pm
• Monday - 9am - 5:30pm

In this role, you’ll ensure customers receive fast, appreciated service at the checkout. You excel in fast-paced settings, maintaining high standards without losing efficiency. Your patience and problem-solving skills keep you calm under pressure.

You’re organized, know the importance of a tidy workspace, and are a quick learner with technology. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

While experience in a customer-facing role, such as retail or hospitality, is beneficial, it’s not essential. Good communication skills and a positive attitude are a must. Additionally, you should be comfortable standing for long periods.

• Team Card: Access to discounts across our brands.
• Birthday Leave: Tocelebrate your special day, you're entitled to a day of paid leave each year!
• Here for Good Leave: To do good in your community you'll have one day of paid leave every year!
• Career Progression: an excellent stepping stone into other internal opportunities.