Canterbury Management - Department/Assistant Job Listings

Garden Centre Supervisor64073470889218110

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Garden Centre Supervisor

Garden Centre Supervisor - Permanent 40 Hours per week – Tue to Sat Mitre 10 MEGA Oamaru is looking for an experienced retail professional with green fingers and a customer-focused attitude to take on a leadership role within our garden centre. We are seeking someone who will manage and guide the garden team, while striving to meet all goals and targets. To succeed in this role, you will have: • Excellent communication, organization and leadership skills • Administration experience -ordering - inventory - time management • A high level of physical fitness with the ability to lift heavy items is essential for these roles • Retail leadership experience, including stock management • Sound experience in managing and mentoring staff. • A passion for customer service excellence; • Ability to manage a varied and busy work load; and • A knowledge of garden hardware, green goods and associated products is preferred Your gardening passion may come from time in your own back-yard or you may have undertaken horticultural training – either way you will enjoy helping our customers select the right plants, along with all the dry goods and hardware, whether it’s fertilizers and pest control or gardening gloves and a wheel barrow. Ideally you will be experienced with both green and dry garden goods, although applicants with a proven retail management background and who are eager to learn will be considered. Applications Close 31 October 2025 Please send CV and Cover letter to hr.oamaru@mitre10.co.nz

Waitaki District, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Negotiable Salary

Sales and Service Manager - Farmers Oamaru64008976496003111

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Sales and Service Manager - Farmers Oamaru

Oamaru Store * Outstanding career opportunities * Large, leading-edge, fashion-forward retailer Our Managers are up there with the best. This is because we invest considerable time developing them, in a supportive yet stimulating environment. We're also big on promoting our people from within; so those looking for a challenge find it at Farmers. In fact, the majority of our Sales and Service Manager vacancies arise due to the promotion of our existing Managers. Our Sales and Service Managers usually look after a department, and both manage and lead the Sales and Service Assistants within it. An opportunity has arisen for a real leader to join our team of high achievers. We are looking for someone who can: * Achieve tangible results through people * Motivate, inspire and engage others * Build a high performing team committed to each other and its customers. To excel in this role, you'll have: * Previous supervisor/team leader experience in a retail environment * Exceptional communication and relationship building skills * A passion for excellence in customer service and sales. The position is for 80 hours per fortnight and involves weekend work. If these qualities describe you, then we'd love to hear from you. Apply now! Entitlement to work in New Zealand In accordance with the Immigration Act 2009, you will be asked to provide evidence of your entitlement to work in New Zealand during the selection process. If invited to interview, you will be required to bring original documentation with you. Please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions on our Contact Us page for more information.

Waitaki District, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Negotiable Salary

2IC Paint Department - MEGA Ferrymead63961888511618112

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2IC Paint Department - MEGA Ferrymead

Step Up in Your Retail Career with Mitre 10 Mitre 10 MEGA is a household name in home improvement, proudly serving Kiwi communities for decades. With some of our team moving to support the new Prestons store, we're looking for a motivated and experienced individual to step into a 2IC role in our Paint department. --- What You'll Be Doing · Supporting the department team leader in daily operations and team coordination · Providing expert advice on paint types, finishes, and colour matching · Assisting customers with product selection for interior and exterior projects · Managing stock levels, merchandising displays, and promotional setups · Taking charge of the department when the team leader is away --- Paint Department Highlights · Working with top brands like Resene, Dulux, and Wattyl · Advising on primers, sealers, and specialty coatings · Using colour tinting systems and helping customers match shades · Supporting DIYers and tradies with technical product knowledge --- What We're Looking For · Retail experience, ideally with some leadership exposure · Strong communication and people skills · A proactive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn · Organisational skills and attention to detail · Legal right to work in New Zealand --- Why Join Us? · Full training and ongoing support · Career development in a growing industry · A team culture that values initiative, service, and leadership --- Ready to Apply? If you're passionate about paint and ready to take the next step in your retail career, we'd love to hear from you!

Christchurch City, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Negotiable Salary

Graden Centre Supervisor63927725954562113

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Graden Centre Supervisor

Garden Centre Supervisor - Permanent 40 Hours per week – Tue to Sat Mitre 10 MEGA Oamaru is looking for an experienced retail professional with green fingers and a customer-focused attitude to take on a leadership role within our garden centre. We are seeking someone who will manage and guide the garden team, while striving to meet all goals and targets. To succeed in this role, you will have: • Excellent communication, organization and leadership skills • Administration experience -ordering - inventory - time management • A high level of physical fitness with the ability to lift heavy items is essential for these roles • Retail leadership experience, including stock management • Sound experience in managing and mentoring staff. • A passion for customer service excellence; • Ability to manage a varied and busy work load; and • A knowledge of garden hardware, green goods and associated products is preferred Your gardening passion may come from time in your own back-yard or you may have undertaken horticultural training – either way you will enjoy helping our customers select the right plants, along with all the dry goods and hardware, whether it’s fertilizers and pest control or gardening gloves and a wheel barrow. Ideally you will be experienced with both green and dry garden goods, although applicants with a proven retail management background and who are eager to learn will be considered. Applications Close 17 October 2025 Please send CV and Cover letter to hr.oamaru@mitre10.co.nz

Waitaki District, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Negotiable Salary

Team leader - Power Garden - Ferrymead63612255570690114

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Team leader - Power Garden - Ferrymead

Mitre 10 MEGA Ferrymead is a locally owned family store where we strive to deliver exceptional customer service to all our valued customers. We are looking for an experienced team leader to oversee our Power garden departments which include garden care, garden hardware, irrigation, garden power tools & more. You will be knowledgeable in all things garden related. Working alongside a motivated and fun-loving team. This is a full time position Sunday - Thursday. 40 hours per week. This is a fast moving department where heavy lifting is involved. We are looking for a sales super star, someone who is passionate in delivering exceptional customer service to our valued customers, someone who can also demonstrate the following: * Team player * Physically fit as some heavy lifting may be required * Previous leadership experience role in a similar * Exceptional sales & customer service skills * Displays urgency in order to get the job done * Can motivate & develop team members * Great communication skills * Computer literate * Can multi task & problem solve * Quick & alert mind with the ability to adapt & be flexible * Ability to remain calm under pressure * Retail & leadership experience necessary Mitre 10 Mega is a safety conscious employer, team member drug testing is mandatory for all new team members

Christchurch City, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Negotiable Salary

Assistant Store Manager - Portmans NZ - Riccarton63612233668866115

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Assistant Store Manager - Portmans NZ - Riccarton

Portmans is the fashion destination for cosmopolitans taking on the world! Our awesome team is searching for their next fashionista who love to promote the latest looks to our customers. ABOUT THE ROLE In this 34 hour per week, Sunday to Thursday role, you will be responsible for working alongside the Store Manager to maximise sales opportunities through coaching, developing and providing feedback to your team. To succeed in this role you will be motivated by driving sales and passionate about providing a genuine service experience for every Portmans customer. - Ability to work in a fast paced environment - Strong leadership and good communication skills - Previous management experience, preferably in retail - Ability to motivate the team and drive brand standards - Ability to achieve sales, wages, KPI’s & stock loss targets WHY PORTMANS Portmans has become a style authority and arms you with the fashion inspiration to style up your own unique look. With over 100 stores throughout Australia and New Zealand, you’re never far from your next fashion fix. We also offer: - Generous 50% staff discounts! - Annual salary reviews - A fun loving and close team - Rewards / incentives for super sales - An environment where great performance is recognised and rewarded - Opportunity to join our Future Leaders Program, designed to develop and train our future Store Managers THE JUST GROUP The Just Group is one of the leading fashion and apparel retailers in Australasia. With 5 iconic brands; Just Jeans, Jacqui E, Jay Jays, Portmans & Dotti, and we operate over 1,000 retail outlets across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore & the UK and employ more than 6,000 people! Don’t delay and apply today! We're always looking for passionate people with a love of fashion to join our team!

Christchurch City, Canterbury Region, New Zealand

Negotiable Salary

Trade Support Team Lead63612224873217116

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Trade Support Team Lead

Trade Support Team Leader Probuild ITM | Full-Time | Rolleston Lead a passionate team, drive operational excellence, and be part of a business that’s building the future. At Probuild ITM, we’re proud to be New Zealand’s leading building and construction supply partner. We’re a locally owned business backed by national strength, and we’re known for our strong customer relationships, dependable service, and down-to-earth team culture. We’re currently on the lookout for an experienced and motivated Trade Support Team Leader to join our Rolleston team. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll be supporting our trade sales team, and ensuring our customers receive the high level of service we’re known for. What you’ll be doing: *Leading and mentoring the trade support team to deliver exceptional customer service *Managing daily operations of the trade support team and coordinating with dispatch, yard, and sales teams *Building strong relationships with our loyal trade customers and understanding their needs *Helping streamline processes and improve efficiency across the team *Supporting the GM of Ops with reporting, staff development, and continuous improvement initiatives We’re looking for someone who: *Has leadership or supervisory experience, ideally in a trade or building supply environment *Brings great communication and organisational skills *Thrives in a fast-paced, team-focused environment *Understands the importance of delivering excellent customer service *Has a solid understanding of building materials and trade customer needs (preferred) Why join ProBuild ITM? *Supportive team culture where your input is valued *Great career development opportunities within a growing group *Competitive remuneration and staff buying privileges *Work with a team who take pride in what they do — and have a bit of fun doing it Ready to lead from the front? Apply now via Trade Me Jobs with your CV and a short cover letter telling us why you're the right fit. For any questions, feel free to contact Reagan Smith on 0275414152 or rsmith@probuilditm.co.nz

Selwyn, Dunsandel 7682, New Zealand

Negotiable Salary