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

Sunglass Hut; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off across Sunglass Hut and brands

Exclusive friends and family deals

Iconic eyewear brands on shelves

Inclusive, high-energy team

Job summary

Sunglass Hut in Queenstown (NZ) is hiring for a Christmas Casual role. You’ll help customers with a smile, share passion for sunglasses and top brands, and work across a lively, branding-forward environment this summer season.

Join a diverse, dynamic team at a flagship Sunglass Hut store in Otago and bring energy, great vibes and a love for caring for people during peak holiday trading hours from 9 November 2026 to 8 January 2027.

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.

Got a question first? Email us at [e-mail] and we’ll help you out.

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

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.