PhotoCentre Operator

Harvey Norman; Whakatāne; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Gym discount

Eye care

Dental care

Exclusive staff discounts

Employee assistance programme

Long service awards

Job summary

Harvey Norman Whakatāne is seeking a PhotoCentre Manager to combine customer service with photo editing in our Computers department. This full-time role processes images and provides photocentre services to customers.

You will coordinate PhotoCentre operations, operate processing equipment, edit images with Photoshop, handle cashiering and sales, and ensure a safe, positive experience. Weekend and public holiday work is required.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Outstanding customer service skills. Interaction with customers in a proactive, professional manner.
• Computer literacy and comfort with imaging technology.
• Photographic or image processing experience with Photoshop is desirable.
• Ability to work weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and operate the PhotoCentre to deliver a positive customer experience.
• Operate photographic processing equipment and ensure health and safety compliance.
• Edit, manipulate and restore images according to customer briefs using imaging software such as Photoshop.
• Provide PhotoCentre services (disks/USBs, canvas prints, photo gifts/books/calendars/cards/blocks) to customers.
• Undertake cashiering and sales duties as required.

Skills

Customer service

Photo editing

Interpersonal skills

Photoshop

Tools

Photoshop

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Combine your customer service skills and photo editing experience in this PhotoCentre Manager position in our Whakatane store, Computers department! This full time role processes images and provides our customers with photocentre services.

About the Role

This role is responsible for the general coordination and operations of the PhotoCentre providing a positive experience for all customers. Training will be provided on our systems and machinery to ensure you are fully supported when you start with us.

Some key tasks will include:

• Communicate effectively with customers in the PhotoCentre throughout the customer experience.
• Operate photographic processing equipment, ensuring health and safety compliance.
• Manipulate, edit and restore images following the customer’s brief, using appropriate computer software programs such as Photoshop.
• Provide PhotoCentre services including creating image disks/USBs for customers, canvas prints, photo gifts, photo books, calendars, greeting cards and photo blocks.
• Undertake cashiering and sales duties as required.

About You

We are looking for a creative person with a customer first attitude, who is also health and safety conscious.

Some attributes we are looking for include:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Outstanding customer service skills. Ability to interact proactively, and professionally, with customers.
• Computer literate and comfortable using imaging technology.
• Photographic or image processing industry and photoshop experience desirable.
• Able to work weekends and public holidays essential.

About Us

Harvey Norman was introduced to New Zealand in 1997, since then we have become a household name, with over 45 stores nationwide plus offsite warehouses, commercial offices and the Auckland Support Office. Our diverse team is made up of over 2000 individuals who each bring a uniquely dynamic expertise to the workforce.Harvey Norman continues to grow throughout New Zealand with new stores opening each year and our team grows with us.

We pride ourselves on being a market leader and have a great track record of providing high quality products and outstanding customer service. Here at Harvey Norman we are proud to boast that all our General Managers and retail Store Managers have been promoted from within the business. This is your opportunity to learn from the best and grow to be one of the best!

About the benefits

Our staff make our brand amazing and over the last 25 years have built our business into one of NZ’s leading retailers. Working with us means you get access to some exclusive staff perks, including:

• Discounted; gym membership, eye care, dental care and banking products.
• Exclusive staff discounts on our products.
• Access to Employee Assistant Programme Services (Raise).
• Long service recognition at each of your 5-year milestones.

At Harvey Norman it’s never just a job, it’s a career. If you’re the kind of person who’s dedicated, people-oriented, loves tackling new challenges and has an interest in retail, you’re perfect for us. You’ll be encouraged to show your entrepreneurial side and, if the opportunity arises, explore a role you feel best suits your skill set.