Part Time Retail Assistant | Tiki Tour & Relay

Lagardere Travel Retail; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking

Dynamic Airport Environment

Staff Discounts

Career Development

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Referral Program

Wellbeing Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

LagardèreAWPL is hiring part-time Retail Assistants at Christchurch Airport, serving a 2-in-1 Gifts and Souvenirs and Travel Essentials store. Join a dynamic airport environment with early starts and late finishes, and help passengers enjoy a seamless shopping experience.

You will deliver top-notch customer service, stock the store, and process transactions, with Mandarin valued. Fixed-term, Oct 19, 2026 to Mar 28, 2027, shifts available from 4:00 am to 1:30 am.

Qualifications

• Passion for customer service & sales.
• Confident communicator with a positive attitude.
• Previous retail experience advantageous.
• Mandarin language skills highly valued.
• Valid working rights & ability to obtain an Aviation Security ID Card.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outstanding customer service & expert product recommendations.
• Keep the store looking vibrant & well-stocked.
• Process transactions smoothly & efficiently.
• Assist customers with queries in a friendly, professional manner.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Love Retail? Join Our Team

LagardèreAWPL, we’re not just the largest Travel Retail operator in the Pacific – we’re the most passionate! With 150+ stores across Australia, & New Zealand, we bring big brands to life in airports and travel hubs. Our dynamic team of 1,500+ professionals work across 40 unique retail concepts – and now, we want YOU to join our team!

The Role:

Gifts and Souvenirs? Travel Essentials? Why would passengers choose when they can have both!

We’re looking for Part-Time Retail Assistants to join our team at Christchurch Airport.

Our Tiki Tour/Relay store provides passengers a 2 in 1 shopping experience offering both a wide selection of gifts and souvenirs, as well as beverages, fresh grab-and-go options, and everyday health and beauty essentials.

If you love customer service, fast-paced environments, and making shopping fun, this is your chance to shine!

We offer fixed term positions between 19th October 2026 to 28th March 2027.
We have a range of hours available, with some shifts starting at 4.00 am and some shifts finishing at 1.30am.

What You’ll Do

• Deliver outstanding customer service & expert product recommendations
• Keep the store looking vibrant & well-stocked
• Process transactions smoothly & efficiently
• Assist customers with queries in a friendly, professional manner

What We’re Looking For

• Passion for customer service & sales
• Confident communicator with a positive attitude
• Previous retail experience advantageous
• Mandarin language skills highly valued
• Valid working rights & ability to obtain an Aviation Security ID Card

Perks & Benefits

• Parking – Based on location we offer free/subsidised airport parking for our employees
• Dynamic Airport Environment – Work where no two days are the same
• Staff Discounts – Get exclusive discounts on products in our stores + extra savings on water & hot beverages
• Career Development – We offer opportunities to upskill, take on new challenges and grow your career within our vibrant network
• Paid Parental Leave – We proudly support growing families with up to 18 weeks of employer-funded top-up paid parental leave scheme + additional personal leave entitlements
• Employee Referral Program – Refer your awesome network for a chance to receive a reward + go into the running to win an end-of-year bonus
• Wellbeing Leave – From day one our permanent employees receive a paid Wellbeing Leave day
• Employee Assistance Program - Everyone has FREE access to TELUS Health – a 24/7 service offering compassionate, confidential support whenever you need it

We Value Diversity & Inclusion

At LagardèreAWPL, we value diversity, inclusivity, and a collaborative work environment, where you will have the opportunity to work alongside a talented team of people who share your passion for creativity and excellence.

Join us at LagardèreAWPL and be part of a global company that celebrates creativity, innovation, and a commitment to sustainable practices.