Warehouse Assistant

The Baby Bunting group; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid parental leave

Training pathways

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous team discounts

Job summary

Baby Bunting is Christchurch's supplier of nursery goods and a dedicated retail partner. We are seeking a Storeroom Assistant to manage stock integrity and support the sales floor in our Christchurch store.

You will handle inbound deliveries, label and organize stock, and help customers with pickups in a fast-paced environment. The role is permanent part-time with a 9:00am–4:30pm/3:30pm–2:00pm roster across Mon-Sun, and training will be provided for equipment and inventory systems.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years in a retail storeroom is preferred but not essential.
• Customer service experience is desirable.
• Ability to operate machinery such as pallet jack and walkie stacker; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Unpack and organise merchandise in storeroom.
• Receive and process deliveries with accuracy.
• Use pallet jack and walkie stacker to move stock.
• Maintain inwards/outwards stock records.
• Assist customers with pickups and store needs.
• Keep storeroom and shop floor tidy and safe.

Skills

Retail storeroom experience

Customer service experience

Inventory software

Point-of-sale systems

Unsupervised work

Tools

Inventory management software

POS systems

Pallet Jack / Walkie Stacker

Job description

Baby Bunting is Australia & New Zealand's largest nursery speciality retailer, but we're much more than that. We're a growing community dedicated to supporting parents through every step of their journey. Our purpose? To share in the joy and provide support through the challenges of raising little ones by empowering parents to make the best choices for their families.

Ready to organise, optimise, and make an impact? If you’re passionate about maintaining efficient stock systems, supporting the team and ensuring smooth operations, this is your moment!

Located in Christchurch’s established retail precinct, this store sits among a mix of major retailers and everyday conveniences, creating steady customer traffic throughout the day. The area is easily accessible via main arterial roads, with ample parking available onsite and within the surrounding centre, and is also well connected by local public transport. With cafés, takeaway options and nearby shopping hubs close by, it offers a convenient and well-connected location for both work and breaks.

Employment Type – Permanent Part-Time

Roster – Monday 9:00am–4:30pm | Tuesday 9:00am–3:30pm | Wednesday 9:00am–4:30pm | Sunday 10:00am–2:00pm

About the Role

As a Storeroom Assistant, you’ll work back of house in a retail storeroom ensuring stock integrity, as well as maintaining an efficient flow of merchandise from the storeroom to the sales floor. We’re looking for someone who is passionate about supporting the team and thrives in a dynamic retail environment.

Learn more about being a Storeroom Assistant at Baby Bunting: Careers profile

What you’ll be doing:

• Stock Management: Unpack, label, and organize merchandise in an efficient and orderly manner.
• Delivery Processing: Receive and process incoming deliveries, ensuring accuracy of items and quantities.
• Equipment Handling: Utilize various machinery such as Pallet Jack, Walkie Stacker, and trolley.
• Record Keeping: Use the Inwards/Outwards Goods Register for all inbound/outbound stock movement.
• Customer Support: Provide friendly customer service and support customers with pickups of their purchased items.
• Store Maintenance: Be responsible for maintaining store floor and stockroom standards.

About You

You’re a proactive and reliable individual who thrives in a fast‑paced retail environment. You have a genuine passion for supporting the team and ensuring smooth operations.

What you bring to the team

• Retail Storeroom Experience: 2–3 years of experience in a retail storeroom environment is preferred but not essential.
• Customer Service Experience: Previous customer service experience is highly desirable.
• Machinery Experience: Ability to operate various machinery such as Pallet Jack, Walkie Stacker, WAVe, and trolley. Not essential as training will be provided.
• Self‑Sufficiency: Ability to work unsupervised and take initiative.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in using inventory management software and point-of-sale systems.
• Physical Requirements: Able to lift up to 15kgs between floor and shoulder, 10kgs above shoulder height on your own & 45kgs with the help of another team member. Ability to wear a headset to communicate with the team on the shop floor.

The Perks & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid parental leave to support you and your family.
• Training pathways to support your growth and career development.
• Employee Assistance Programme for your wellbeing.
• Generous team discounts.

Please note

• Due to the intimate and personal nature of our work, successful applicants will also need to undergo a Ministry of Justice check.

We use Sapia.ai to help with the first step of screening with our wonderful Talent team reviewing every response and makes all hiring decisions. Any personality insights you receive are just for you and aren’t shared with Baby Bunting or used to decide your suitability.