Experienced Retail Sales Assistant

Briscoe Group; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Upskill and build your retail career

Exclusive discounts across Briscoes &"

Discounted health insurance

Job summary

Briscoe Group in Petone is seeking an Experienced Retail Sales Assistant to join a lively, high-energy team. You will be involved in counter/till operations, help customers, and support online orders. The role requires previous retail experience, a customer-focused mindset, and the ability to lead a department and be a key-holder.

Flexible, motivated, and independent work style encouraged. Position closes 6 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience within a retail environment.
• A customer service‑oriented mindset, valuing our customers' importance.
• Be ready to take on department lead role and key-holder responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Counter/ Till operations
• Assisting customers and providing first class customer service
• Could be responsible for a department
• Maintaining a clean and tidy department
• Retrieving stock and replenishing shelves in your department
• Supporting online customers by efficiently picking and packing orders
• Ensuring accurate pricing on tickets
• Coaching team members from time to time

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service mindset

Leadership potential

Motivated and driven

Flexibility

Job description

About the Company

Briscoe Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer, a partner of First Foundation and a proud supporter of Cure Kids. We value our people and helping them grow, so joining us will give you plenty of opportunities to grow and develop, personally and professionally.

As a member of our team, you'll have access to plenty of benefits, such as exclusive discounts across Briscoes and Rebel Sport, discounted health insurance and access to financial wellbeing resources.

• Upskill and build your retail career with an iconic Kiwi company
• Discounted health insurance

Are you currently a Sales Assistant looking to step up, take on more responsibility and build the foundation for your career in retail? Join our energetic team in Petone as an Experienced Retail Sales Assistant. If you thrive in a high-energy atmosphere and you're wanting to continue building your skills in the world of retail, then this role is for you! Get ready to dive into a vibrant role where no two days are the same!

We're looking for someone that's available to work full time, 36.25 hours per week, Sunday to Thursday.

What will you be doing?

• Counter/ Till operations
• Assisting customers and providing first class customer service
• Could be responsible for a department
• Maintaining a clean and tidy department
• Retrieving stock and replenishing shelves in your department
• Supporting online customers by efficiently picking and packing orders
• Ensuring accurate pricing on tickets
• Coaching team members from time to time

What will you need to bring to this role?

• Experience within a retail environment
• A customer service-oriented mindset, valuing our customers' importance
• Be ready to take on department lead role and key-holder responsibilities
• Be able to motivate and lead other team members
• Be driven and motivated to achieve
• Flexibility in adapting to the demands of the retail environment
• Capacity to work independently without supervisor

Position closes: 6 October 2026.

You must be eligible to work in New Zealand or hold New Zealand Permanent Residency or Citizenship. All applications will be treated with strictest confidentiality.

If you have any questions or need further information please contact Julia Budge, People and Talent Specialist on ***********@briscoegroup.co.nz

We may use AI-assisted technology as part of the recruitment process to help review and order candidates based on the information they provide and their suitability for the role. The technology supports, but does not replace, human decision-making and does not make automatic decisions about whether a candidate progresses through the recruitment process.