Assistant Shop Manager

Permanent, Part-time (14 hours per week) Thursday, Friday, Saturday Shifts Albany We’re looking for an experienced Assistant Shop Manager to join our team in our new Red Cross shop, opening in Albany in September. This is a key support role where you’ll step in as second-in-charge (2IC) when the Shop Manager is away. You’ll help keep our shops running smoothly, looking their best, and delivering warm, welcoming customer experiences. In the absence of the Shop Manager, you’ll take the lead—delegating tasks, driving sales performance, and ensuring a safe and positive working environment for the team. In this role you will: Utilise your solid cash management and till management experience Assist with shop presentation/displays Undertake stock management/preparation and control as per training Supportvolunteers’ adherence to our Health, Safety and Wellbeing practice Be available to work one late night (7pm) If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you! Please note that the successful candidate will need to be available to around 24 th August, ahead of the shop opening in early September. To be successful you will have: Experience in cash handling, cash management, and retail shop operations Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience in a retail sales environment Experience working as or with volunteers Skills in dealing with customers Enthusiasm and commitment to work as a team member of Red Cross Self-motivation and a positive and friendly approach Reliability and work with integrity About New Zealand Red Cross New Zealand Red Cross is part of the world's largest humanitarian network, with over 13,000 members and employees dedicated to improving the lives of vulnerable people by mobilising the power of humanity and increasing community resilience. Guided by our Fundamental Principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality, we support people in times of need and help strengthen their resilience. We are committed to having an accessible, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free work environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We encourage all qualified persons who share our values and want to contribute to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace to apply. Why work with us? At New Zealand Red Cross, you’ll join a passionate and diverse team that values your contributions and shares your commitment to making a difference. We are committed to represent the communities we serve, increasing diversity throughout our people and leadership, and creating a flexible and healthy work environment. Many roles offer flexible virtual/hybrid options to help our employees balance their personal and professional priorities. Our benefits include: Five weeks annual leave Discounts on Southern Cross health insurance We also encourage employee networks, including Takatāpui and Rainbow Network, Rōpū Hāpai Māori and the Sustainability Network, to foster connection and collaboration across our diverse workforce. A recent copy of CV/Resume Passport Legal Right to Work In New Zealand You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this job. Applications close at 05:00 pm on 17/08/2026 #J-18808-Ljbffr