October 18, 2024

Waipuna Hospice

Greerton

PART TIME & OTHER

Assistant Shop Manager - Greerton Shop

Posted: 18/10/2024

Closing Date: 17/11/2024

Job Type: Permanent - Part Time

Location: Greerton

Job Category: Retail

Assistant Shop Manager

Part time opportunity – Thursday to Saturday (18 hours per week)
Supportive team environment
Based in Greerton

Waipuna Hospice has a high profile in the Bay of Plenty for providing specialist community palliative care. Our geographical reach covers Waihi Beach to Otamarakau and while our focus is on hospice-at-home, we also have an established inpatient unit and we support a large community team. These services are funded through Te Whatu Ora contracts, fundraising and income from our charity retail shops.
We pride ourselves on our supportive team environment and excellent working conditions. Our values are not just a set of words on a poster, we live by them and we recognise that teamwork is critical to our success as an organisation. This opportunity could be your chance to be part of a progressive organisation that’s at the heart of our community!

Job Description

ABOUT THE JOB
We’re looking for a Superstar Assistant Shop Manager to join our team based at our Greerton Charity Shop. Working closely with our Shop Manager and team (including volunteers) you will optimise productivity and grow sales of donated goods, which helps us to fund our vital community work.
The key tasks of the position include:

Managing day-to-day operations of the shop and supporting the Shop Manager
Stock management including presentation, merchandising, pricing, and storage
Management of volunteers to ensure a smooth workflow
Generating appeal and demand of donated goods to increase revenue growth
Ensuring legal and organisational requirements are met
Enhancing the profile of Waipuna Hospice

The hours are Thursday, Friday and Saturday 9am – 3.30pm. Additional hours may be required from time to time to cover annual leave/sickness.

Desired Skills and Experience

ABOUT YOU
Do you have the 5 x A+ attributes?

Attitude: can-do!
Able: physically fit.
Approachable: great interpersonal skills, a relationship builder.
Achiever: supports and develops performance to grow revenue.
Appreciative: of all things pre-loved and a passion for sustainable consumerism

To be successful in this role, you will have:

All five A+ attributes
Proven leadership experience focused on win/win outcomes
Previous retail experience preferably with NCEA qualifications in retail or a desire to attain
Creative flair with an eye for merchandising and display creation
A growth mindset that is energised by the opportunities of change

If you have what it takes, then we would love to hear from you.

WHAT WE OFFER
At Waipuna Hospice we pride ourselves on having a fun, friendly and supportive team environment and excellent working conditions. First impressions are important, so on starting with Waipuna Hospice you will be supported with a comprehensive orientation programme.

THE WAIPUNA WAY
Our Mission: To provide the best possible specialist hospice palliative care, enhancing the quality of life for those facing end of life and bereavement.
Our Vision: To provide high quality end of life care for all.
Our Values:

Community: Supporting one another – patients, whanau, friends, volunteers and colleagues
Advocacy: Ensuring equity of access to services for all our communities
Respect: Upholding autonomy of each person and their community, accepting one another’s cultures and beliefs
Empathy: Acknowledging uniqueness, supporting with dignity, respect and compassion
Quality: Committed to continuous improvement, aligned to values and core services

TO APPLY
Our application process may include interviews, job testing, reference checks and pre-employment screening. If you have what it takes and are ready to step into a dynamic team environment that’s at the heart of our community, then don’t hesitate, apply now!