Retail Assistant

4 days ago

Rotorua Central, New Zealand Specsavers Audiology Full time NZ$40,000 - NZ$60,000 per year

Retail Assistant / Clinic Manager

Location: Rotorua, NZ

Employment Term: Part Time 22 hours p/w

About the role:

As the first point of contact for audiology customers, you'll handle enquiries in person and over the phone, guide customers through pre-screening tests, troubleshoot hearing aid issues, and support the Audiology Business Owner with the day-to-day running of the clinic. You'll also lead training for retail team members to ensure they understand audiology services and can provide consistent, high-quality support.

You will also have the opportunity to progress from a Retail Assistant into a Retail Clinic Manager through our comprehensive training program.

This Part-Time position offers 22 hours per week across Monday, Tuesday and Friday, with the potential for additional hours as the business grows.

Upon transitioning into the Retail Clinic Manager role, the roster may also include fortnightly Saturday shifts.

Key Duties:

  • Provide exceptional customer service and build lasting positive relationships
  • Perform hearing screening and hearing aid maintenance (full training provided)
  • Schedule appointments through the Simply Hearing system
  • Manage administrative duties
  • Liaise with store partners and ensure smooth flow of daily clinic operations
  • Lead training with the retail team as an audiology champion of the store

To be successful in this role, you will possess the following:

  • Passionate about making a meaningful impact on the lives of others
  • Previous experience in a fast-paced retail/customer service environment
  • Previous experience in Audiology or allied health is desirable but not required
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with empathy towards others
  • Strong computer literacy and highly adept in Bluetooth and troubleshooting technology
  • Committed towards continuous learning and development. Full Audiology training provided

Benefits & Perks

  • Two Free pairs of glasses per year
  • Birthday and Volunteer Leave
  • 30% Family & Friends discount for glasses
  • Health & wellbeing support through our Employee Assistant program
  • Access to Specsavers Perks with 500+ popular retailers
  • Work-life balance and permanent employment opportunity

About Specsavers Audiology

Specsavers Audiology is transforming the hearing care industry by making hearing aids more affordable and introducing transparent pricing, removing barriers that have traditionally prevented many people from accessing the help they need. As part of the team, you'll be supporting community members improve their hearing health in a welcoming, retail-based environment.

Why Specsavers?

We've proudly ranked 2nd in New Zealand's inaugural Top Ten Best Workplaces - and we're on a mission to become number one.

Apply now

If you're excited about the opportunity to join our team and expand your career in the audiology sector, we encourage you to apply now

If you have any questions about the role, please email. Due to the high volume of applicants, only successful applicants will be contacted. We thank you for your time and interest.

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