Retail Assistant

1 week ago


Whakatane, New Zealand Foodstuffs North Island Full time

**Retail Assistant - Grocery Vacancy Available**:
New World Ōpōtiki is a locally owned and operated supermarket in the beautiful coastal community of Ōpōtiki which is in the Eastern Bay of Plenty Region.

Our team is searching for a retail assistant to join our inclusive and diverse team.

A retail assistant is someone who loves interacting, connecting, and helping others be it customers, suppliers, or team members.

Brings their personality to the forefront with the ability to remain professional whilst always upholding the standards of the business.

Loves routines but in a variety of areas. Has a strong attention to detail.

We also aspire to be a living wage business in our community which values our people and their contributions.

Key Attributes required for this role:

- Customer Focused Personality
- one that cares for customer and community
- Excellent Team Player
- this enables us to offer a work/life balance
- High standard of presentation with an eye for detail
- takes pride in work and self
- Strong communication (verbal and written)
- and also walks the talk themselves
- Physically fit and able to lift heavy products
- no need to go to the gym after work
- Ability to follow instructions - helps with training and development
- Problem solver with lots of initiative-likes to work smarter not harder
- Honest and a strong commitment-we are a values-based business
- Ability to adapt to change and willingness to learn new skills
- fit for the future
- Ability to comply with the Food Safety and Health and Safety Procedures
- Experience in a similar role preferred but not essential

Hours and days of work to be discussed at the interview but may include early mornings and a shift on one day of the weekend will be required.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.


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