Op Shop Assistant / Queenstown

Queenstown SPCA Op Shop Assistant We have an exciting opportunity at our Queenstown SPCA Op Shop for a permanent part‑time Op Shop Assistant to work Sundays and Mondays 8:45 am – 5:15 pm. Our Queenstown store is known for its friendly volunteer team, quality second‑hand finds, and strong support from the local community. Whether you're working the shop floor, processing donations, or chatting with customers, you'll be making a difference every day. Key Responsibilities Receive, sort, price, and merchandise donated goods in line with SPCA guidelines. Ensure the shop is clean, welcoming, and well‑stocked throughout the day. Serve customers with warmth and professionalism, promoting positive donor and shopper experiences. Accurately process sales and cash handling, including end‑of‑day reconciliation. Provide cover and basic team supervision in the manager’s absence. Help support and guide volunteers in their roles. Ensure health & safety and SPCA procedures are followed. About You You're a team player with a passion for great service and a knack for retail. Whether it's pricing donated goods, helping customers, or supporting volunteers, you enjoy pitching in wherever needed to keep things running smoothly. Skills & Experience Retail or customer service experience (charity retail a bonus). Able to work flexibly across the shop floor, till, and sorting area. Confident communicator who enjoys helping others. Reliable, organised, and proactive with good attention to detail. Comfortable working in a team and independently. Physically fit and able to lift/move stock as required. SPCA Purrrks (Benefits) Enjoy a paid day off for your Birthday. A workplace culture where collaboration, development and kindness are key. Exclusive discounts and benefits, including pet insurance and retail offers. Access to 24/7 confidential wellness support. Feel good knowing your work is improving the lives of animals in need. About Us SPCA is one of the most trusted and respected charities in New Zealand, with a proud history of helping animals in need and advocating for animal welfare since 1872. With over 90 Op Shops across New Zealand, we give second‑hand goods a new life and every purchase helps rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome animals in need. All applicants must possess the legal right to work in New Zealand, either as a New Zealand or Australian Citizen or by holding a valid working visa. #J-18808-Ljbffr