Christmas Team Member (Shopfloor/Checkout) - The Warehouse, Taupo

The Warehouse Group; Taupo; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in New Zealand seeks a seasonal Team Member for the busy Christmas period. Responsibilities include assisting customers on the shop floor, managing checkouts, and maintaining an inviting store. Candidates should be active, team-oriented, and available throughout December. This role offers competitive pay, flexible shifts, and opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Store discount

Continuous training and development

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong availability throughout December and over public holidays.
• Active on your feet, helping customers and keeping things moving.

Responsibilities

• Help customers find products on the shop floor.
• Support merchandising displays and maintain an inviting front of house.

Skills

Customer service

Retail experience

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

Overview

Join us for the busiest and brightest time of year as a fixed-term seasonal Team Member. Start dates vary from mid-September to mid-November and you’ll be with us until around mid-January. Many Christmas Team Members have progressed into roles throughout The Warehouse Group, so this role could be a stepping stone for longer-term opportunities.

Job Description

On the shopfloor, you’ll help customers find everything they need for a special Christmas, whether it’s reaching a toy on the top shelf or pointing them to the right aisle. You’ll also support merchandising displays and work alongside our Night Fill elves to keep shelves stocked and sparkling.

At checkouts, you’ll be the friendly face that helps customers wrap up their Christmas shopping. From scanning gifts to packing bags with care, you’ll make every transaction count. You’ll keep the front of house looking inviting, making sure last-minute stocking fillers are well-stocked. It’s all about creating a great in-store customer experience!

Responsibilities

• Help customers find products on the shopfloor and support merchandising displays; assist Night Fill to keep shelves stocked and sparkling.
• Help at checkouts by scanning gifts, packing bags, and maintaining an inviting front of house; ensure last-minute stocking fillers are available.

Qualifications

• Be active on your feet, helping customers and keeping things moving; able to work independently and in a team; show up and take initiative.
• Retail experience is a plus, but attitude and a willingness to roll up sleeves matter most.
• Strong availability throughout December and over public holidays.

What we can offer

• A payrate of $24.67 per hour
• Opportunities to flex up your hours with more shifts during Christmas
• Career progression – this role can lead to other opportunities
• Continuous training and development
• Work in fun and supportive teams with great people
• Store discount

Additional Information

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