Retail Store Manager

Hato Hone St John; Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hato Hone St John in Christchurch is seeking a dynamic Retail Store Manager to lead our Ferry Road store. This permanent full-time role (40 hours/week, Mon–Fri, 8:30–5) offers autonomy, variety, and a chance to make a positive community impact.

You will drive sales, manage volunteers, and ensure exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years in retail management, strong leadership, and a passion for community wellbeing.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in retail management and visual merchandising.
• Experience leading a high-performing team.
• Motivated proactive attitude with improvement focus.
• Ability to recruit, lead and motivate volunteers.
• Strong community focus and relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shop operations and stock levels.
• Drive revenue by setting and achieving sales targets.
• Promote the store within the local community.
• Manage displays and pricing of stock.
• Roster staff and supervise volunteers.
• Generate monthly reports and forecasts.
• Create a welcoming environment with strong customer service.

Skills

Retail management

Visual merchandising

Team leadership

Volunteer recruitment

Community relationship building

Job description

Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders since 1885. Today, we havenearly 12,000kaimahiworking across Aotearoa to enhance the health and wellbeing of our communities. From responding to 111 calls to supporting people to stay healthy through health education,accessand monitoring, we make a life-changing difference every day.

Job Description

He aha te tūranga- About the role:

Are you an experienced retail manager with a genuine passion for community and a drive to achieve? We are searching for a dynamic leader to take charge of our vibrant Ferry Road store in Christchurch. This exciting Monday to Friday role offers plenty of variety and autonomy, providing you with the opportunity to make a real positive impact!

This role is permanent full time position, working 40 hours each week from 8:30 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday.

Key responsibilities include

• Overseeing and managing shop operations and stock levels
• Drive revenue growth by setting and achieving ambitious sales targets
• Actively promoting and marketing the store within the local community
• Managing and maintaining store displays, and setting the pricing of stock
• Rostering staff, leading and motivating volunteers and staff members
• Generating monthly reports and forecasting
• Cultivate a warm, welcoming environment that encourages exceptional customer service

Qualifications

Ko wai koe- About you:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• At least 2 years of solid experience in retail management, visual merchandising and an interest in second-hand goods
• Proven experience successfully managing a high-performingteam
• A highly motivated, proactive “can-do” attitude that drives you to identify and act on opportunities for improvement
• A results-focused mindset, with a passion for success and achieving set targets
• Ability to recruit, lead and motivate volunteers
• Great relationship building skills and strong community focus
• Be at least 18 years of age and have full eligibility to work in New Zealand.

Additional Information

The recruitment process will involve:

• an interview with the store manager
• a criminal record check
• reference checks

At Hato Hone St John, we embrace diversity, welcoming everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We value unique perspectives, fostering inclusivity to better serve our communities, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs.

If you need accommodations for accessibility, please reach out to the recruiter listed for equitable participation in our recruitment process

Research shows that women and people from under-represented groups are less likely to apply for roles when their experience doesn’t match the job description perfectly. If you’re excited and think you have what it takes, we want to hear from you! Even if your experience doesn’t align 100%. Please apply or contact the recruitment advisor listed on the advertisement for a kōrero.