Retail Supervisor - Ruakaka - Competitive Pay - Part-Time

• Establish and grow the newest charity shop in the area
• Use your flair for second hand goods merchandising and sales
• Build a cohesive and enthusiastic volunteer team
• Be part of an essential service to our communities

Who we are / Ko wai mātou 

At North Haven Hospice we work collaboratively with other services to develop an understanding of, and to practice, quality supportive care in our community for those with a terminal illness or life-limiting condition.

Our mission embraces kindness, personalised, and specialised end-of-life care, respecting individual choices. Whether you are a patient, a family member, or a dedicated staff member, we care about you. We invite you to join our team and contribute to funding the diverse journey of care we provide to those who need it most.

Nature of the role / te āhuatanga o te tūranga 

We are seeking an experienced, creative, and dynamic Retail Sales Supervisor to lead, train and oversee a volunteer team in our newest charity shop in Ruakākā. 

Anticipated opening early July, the shop will stock clothing, shoes, bric-a-brac, jewellery, accessories, art, and books. Operating Tuesday to Saturday, the shop will also be the represent the link between the Ruakākā community and the services our nurses and volunteers have provided for over 30 years in the area.

You will be part of a focused and ambitious retail team, working to support our charitable fundraising to:

• Maximise second-hand donated goods sales.
• Create and manage a friendly, supportive, and quality customer service volunteer team with the Retail Volunteer Coordinator.
• Support the sale and processing of donations with for our other North Haven Hospice stores.
• Work collaboratively with our other part-time Retail Show Room Supervisors to ensure consistency, team-work and harmonious relationships are maintained at all times.

The hours of this role are 7 hours per day, working Tuesday to Saturday.

What you will bring / ngā pūkenga mō tēnei tūranga

To be successful in this role you will have experience in a retail supervisory role, excellent communication skills and the ability to proactively work with a range of people. 

You will be:

• Able to contribute as part of a team but also comfortable making decisions and working autonomously.
• Creative, outgoing, and sociable.
• Professional in your working manner.
• Innovative and have a flair for display.
• Willing and able to uphold the values of North Haven Hospice. 
• Be a customer focused, solutions orientated, flexible and adaptive individual always going the extra mile to help others

Promotional and sales events experience would be desirable as well as any previous experience working with volunteers or in the not-for-profit sector.

What we offer/ ka taea e mātou te tuku 

We offer the opportunity to use your skills to give back to your neighbouring community and be part of a committed and supportive retail team.

If this resonates with you, then you might be exactly who we are seeking! 

Applications close on Sunday, 26 May 24