Seasonal Retail Associate | Sunglass Hut | FTPT | NZ | Onehunga

FashionUnited; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off Sunglass Hut

50% off OPSM

50% off Ray-Ban

Friends & family deals

Iconic brands on shelves

Job summary

EssilorLuxottica’s Sunglass Hut in New Zealand is seeking a friendly, energetic team member for a summer/seasonal role. You will help customers choose iconic eyewear and provide exceptional service across popular brands, while contributing to a vibrant store environment.

Flexibility to work weekends and extended hours will help you thrive in a fast-paced retail setting, with a supportive, inclusive team culture and strong brand training.

Qualifications

• No formal experience required; enthusiasm for fashion and customer service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with eyewear selection and brand knowledge.
• Provide friendly, high-energy service and product recommendations.
• Maintain store presentation and stock levels throughout shifts.
• Work across weekends and extended trading hours as needed.
• Be part of an inclusive team focused on great customer experiences.

Job description

We are EssilorLuxottica, a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of ophthalmic lenses, frames and sunglasses. We bring together the expertise of two industry pioneers, one in advanced lens technologies and the other in the craftsmanship of iconic eyewear, creating a vertically integrated business that is uniquely positioned to address the world’s evolving vision needs. We craft exclusive eyewear brands Ray-Ban, Oakley, Oliver Peoples, Persol, Costa and more, alongside esteemed licensed brands such as Tiffany & Co, Burberry, and CHANEL whilst our cutting-edge lenses Varilux and Transitions lead the industry in innovation. In Australia and New Zealand we operate the iconic retail and eye care brands: Sunglass Hut, Oakley, OPSM, Ray-Ban and Laubman & Pank. Every day, EssilorLuxottica’s 190,000 employees in 150 countries work towards a common mission to help people see more and be more.

Your brightest summer starts at Sunglass Hut

Because everything is brighter under the sun.

Picture it: long summer days, the world's most iconic eyewear at your fingertips, and a team that makes coming to work the easy part. If you love people and you love great brands, this is the summer job you'll actually want to talk about.

So, want in?

Why you'll love it here

• Enjoy 50% off across Sunglass Hut, OPSM, Oakley, Laubman & Pank and Ray-Ban.
• Spread the love. Exclusive friends and family deals on luxury eyewear, made for gifting or treating someone special.
• Sell the icons. CHANEL, Ray-Ban, PRADA, Gucci, Oakley, D&G, Burberry and more, on your shelves every single shift.
• Go further than the summer.So many of our store managers started exactly where you are, as a Christmas Casual.
• Find your people. An inclusive, high-energy crew that's all about learning, self-expression and having a laugh.

We're diverse, driven and proudly inclusive. With energy, self-expression and authenticity, we bring the fun to everyone who walks through our doors. At Sunglass Hut, the sun never sets.

This could be you if...

• You bring the energy and the good vibes
• You love looking after people
• You're ready to learn, grow and back yourself

The one must-have: full availability from 9th November 2026 to 8th January 2027, including weekends, public holidays and extended trading hours.

We embrace diversity and encourage interested applicants from all backgrounds to apply. Due to high volumes, only successful applicants will be contacted.

As an inclusive, team-first company, our people are at the core of everything we do.

We care deeply about creating a workplace where our team members feel valued, respected and empowered. We are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation or life stage.

We value flexibility and encourage our team members to work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing.

We work hard to create a safe and inclusive environment for all, and most importantly, we're all about creating better experiences - for our customers and for each other.

Want to know more about working at EssilorLuxottica?