- Permanent part-time weekend role on Saturday and Sunday
- Be part of an organisation that contributes to meaningful work
- Get 20% staff discounts at ReStores and paid at market rates
If you are someone who enjoys charity retail, preloved quality items and wants to be part of something meaningful, then this might just be for you.
The role
This is a permanent part-time Retail Assistant role working Saturday and Sunday from 9:45am to 4:45pm as part of a busy, community minded ReStore team. The role supports the smooth day-to-day running of the ReStore, with a focus on sales, stock management, manual handling and excellent customer service. Key requirements include strong communication skills, retail experience, reliability, teamwork and a genuine interest in preloved household items, clothes, books and other donated goods.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
- Providing excellent customer service, including responding to in-store and telephone enquiries, requests and complaints
- Assisting with inward goods, including manual handling, lifting stock and rearranging the stock room and shop floor
- Receiving, preparing and displaying goods for sale, ensuring stock levels and quality are maintained
- Assisting with opening and closing procedures and processing sales
- Supporting volunteers with day-to-day store tasks and guidance
- Maintain the tidiness and cleanliness of the interior and exterior of the ReStore
- Supporting recycling, care for the environment and waste minimisation by disposing of waste materials appropriately
Our Ideal Candidate
We’re looking for a customer-focused, reliable, and motivated individual with a strong interest in fashion, brands, and preloved goods. You’ll have a keen eye for detail, enjoy working in a fast-paced retail environment, and be comfortable assisting with stock management and physical lifting tasks.
You’ll ideally have:
- At least 2 years’ retail experience
- Good computer skills
- Confidence driving a small truck to transport stock
- A good level of fitness for moving furniture and stock
- A calm, proactive, and self-motivated approach
- An eye for merchandising and store presentation (preferred)
- A genuine commitment to Habitat’s mission and helping within a charitable organisation
About Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity Northern and Southern Limited is the largest of Habitat for Humanity affiliates in New Zealand. We deliver a wide range of housing-related services, including developing new affordable homes, managing leased housing, delivering home repair programmes, and providing healthy homes initiatives, alongside our well-known ReStore charity shops which help fund our mission.
With a team of nearly 150 staff and over 400 volunteers across Auckland, Northland, Canterbury, and Southland, we are a growing, purpose-driven organisation committed to creating long-term, positive impact for the communities we serve. Our work is grounded in dignity, equity, and the belief that everyone deserves a safe, decent place to live.
Everything we do is guided by our core values:
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Whakahirahira (Inspiring Action) – We lead by example and motivate others to make a difference
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Whanaungatanga (Working Together) – We build strong relationships and collaborate to achieve more
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Tikanga (Doing the Right Thing) – We act with integrity and hold ourselves to high standards
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Manaakitanga (Caring for Others) – We show genuine care, respect, and support for those around us
Why Join Us?
Join a supportive, purpose-led team where flexibility, wellbeing and autonomy are valued, while contributing to work that supports local housing outcomes and strengthens the community.
Alongside this, you’ll also benefit from:
- Weekend hours from 9:45am to 4:45pm, Saturday and Sunday
- Growing organisation with exciting opportunities to develop your career
- Make a real difference in a rewarding and fulfilling role that supports our community
- Exclusive staff discounts at our ReStores
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering confidential wellbeing and support services
- Join a fun, supportive, and collaborative team culture where your contribution is valued
Ready to Apply?
If the above sounds like an opportunity that interests you, we’d love to hear from you — please attach your cv plus a cover letter explaining briefly why you would suit this role.
Applications close on 20 September 2026. Please note that interviews may commence during the advertising period if suitable candidates apply.
Applicants must have eligibility to work in NZ.
Habitat for Humanity Northern and Southern Limited are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All who are employed by Habitat are expected to share this commitment and uphold the highest standards of conduct in line with our safeguarding policies.
