Team Manager

2 weeks ago

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand Kmart Full time

Brighter Futures Start Here


As Australia and New Zealand's biggest and most loved retailer, we've been brightening up everyday life for families for over 50 years.

At our stores, distribution centres, and offices in Australia and New Zealand. All around the globe. Our diverse and inclusive 47,000 strong team come together for a common cause.

Giving families easy access to our on-trend products and incredibly low prices - it's the heart of everything we do.

As a leader in the retail market, we're optimistic about our future and yours.

We're relentless in our pursuit for results, but changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you'll be proud of.

We celebrate your uniqueness and individuality. Because at Kmart it's not just what you do, it's who you are that makes every day living brighter.

Join the team


We're looking for Team Managers to lead our teams at our brand new purpose built Distribution Centre in Ruakura, due to open in September this year.

The DC will run two shifts - approx. 6 am - 2 pm and 2 pm - 10 pm each week day. As a Team Manager, you will be employed to work either the AM or PM shift. Some Saturday work may be required during busy periods.


Commencing in this role in late July, you'll join a team focused on bringing a great team culture in a new environment to life.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced existing Distribution Centre Team Leader to take a step up and be a part of the foundation team for this exciting new Kmart operation.


What you'll be doing

  • Hands on, physical floor leadership of a team assigned to a specific area within the DC, such as Receiving, Pick/Pack, AMR, Manual and Dispatch
  • Managing Team Members workload, task delegation and completion, performance, reward and recognition
  • Setting targets for the area for each shift, in line with Kmart priorities and wider DC KPI's
  • Training team members
  • Driving, enhancing and correcting performance of team members
  • Ensuring strict site safety procedures are adhered to by the team
  • Identifying areas for improvement and initiating change to processes within your team
  • Performing physical tasks in your area of responsibility to ensure targets are met.

To be successful in this role you'll have:

years of distribution centre experience, with experience in leading a small team

  • Experience in setting goals and team KPIs and leading people to achieve
  • Knowledge of warehousing and distribution best practise
  • Great relationship building, communication and teamwork skills

Benefits we'll offer you

  • A team member discount card that gives you a discount at Kmart and Bunnings
  • Access to the Kmart for You benefits program which entitles you to exclusive discounts and benefits in the areas of entertainment, travel, lifestyle, and health with over 60 suppliers
  • We want you to feel rewarded for your commitment and hard work that's why everyone gets the opportunity to participate in a bonus program
  • We offer inclusive parental leave, and ongoing support offered though our partnership with Circle In for team members of all backgrounds and family circumstances
  • A dynamic learning and support program
  • Opportunity to fast track your career through our Mentor Program as a Mentee or Mentor
  • A Kudos recognition program, where you are nominated by your peers to spin a wheel, to win a stack of cool prizes
  • Great career opportunities across the broader Wesfarmers Group

We're here to make everyday living brighter


From humble beginnings in Burwood East, Victoria, in 1969, we're now an essential part of 300 communities, and proud of it From bedding to apparel to kitchenware and beyond.

We're designing and creating the products people reach for every day.

In-store, online, or Click & Collect - getting the products we love into the hands of happy customers is what we aim to do best.

From the remote outback to coastal towns and big cities, and everywhere in-between. We're progressive in our pursuit to create seamless customer journeys for satisfied shoppers.

A place you can belong
**We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

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