Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand · On-site
Merchant 1948 | Footwear with heritage, designed for modern life We’re Merchant 1948 – a New Zealand family business putting shoes on feet since 1948. With over 30 stores across Aotearoa and Melbourne, we’ve built a repu…
Skills: Retail leadership, Team coaching, Sales performance, Customer service, Visual merchandising
Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand · On-site
Company Description Noel Leeming is New Zealand's leading electronics and appliance retailer, with stores across the country. As part of The Warehouse Group, you are not only part of the Noel Leeming brand but also part …
Skills: Customer service, Sales, Communication skills, Problem solving, Administrative tasks
Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand · On-site
Company Description Noel Leeming is New Zealand's leading electronics and appliance retailer, with stores across the country. As part of The Warehouse Group, you are not only part of the Noel Leeming brand but also part …
Skills: Customer service, Sales, Communication skills, Problem solving, Administrative tasks
Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand · On-site
Company Description At The Warehouse Group, we're not just about retail – we're about making a positive impact on the lives of Kiwis every day. With a team of over 10,000 incredible individuals working within each of our…
Skills: Retail management, Sales leadership, Team development, Customer service, Communication
Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand · On-site
PURPOSE OF POSITION To assist the Restaurant Manager (RM) with the managing of the KFC restaurant in accordance with Restaurant Brands Limited (RBL) policies and procedures. Manages shifts independent of RM. Ensures staf…
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Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand · On-site
WHO ARE WE Known best as the 'Undisputed King of Trainers', JD Sports reigns supreme as one of the biggest and best global Sports Fashion brands across footwear and apparel. Founded in 1981 in Greater Manchester, UK, JD …
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Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand · On-site
Company Description Mum 2 Mum is a proudly New Zealand-owned company that designs and supplies quality products trusted by families, early childhood centres, healthcare providers, and retailers throughout New Zealand and…
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Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand · Hybrid
Company Description At JB Hi-Fi, we’re more than just one of New Zealand’s most trusted retailers – our team is passionate, knowledgeable, and down-to-earth; we work hard and love what we do. We help people with better w…
Skills: Retail Sales, Customer Service, Cash Handling, EFTPOS, POS Systems
Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand · On-site
Company Description At JB Hi-Fi, we’re more than just one of New Zealand’s most trusted retailers – our team is passionate, knowledgeable, and down-to-earth; we work hard and love what we do. We help people with better w…
Skills: Customer Service, Sales, Product Knowledge, Merchandising, Stock Management
Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand · On-site
Make Your Mark in Retail – Become a Lovisa Store Manager Are you a passionate, fashion-forward leader ready to take charge and drive results? At Lovisa, we’re on the lookout for an inspiring Store Manager to lead a high-…
Skills: Leadership, Team Coaching, Retail Operations, Sales Management, Customer Experience
Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand · On-site
Company Description Lead, Inspire, and Make an Impact as Our Availability Manager! At The Warehouse, we're passionate about helping Kiwis live better every day. Behind every great shopping experience is a well-organised,…
Skills: People Leadership, Retail Management, Staff Development, Operational Planning, Time Management
Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand · On-site
About Chemist Warehouse NZ Established in New Zealand in 2017, Chemist Warehouse has rapidly grown to over 60 stores and continues to expand. We take great pride in being innovative, competitive, and responsive to the ev…
Skills: Attention to detail, Dedicated work ethic, Customer service, Communication skills, Business acumen
Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand · On-site
About Chemist Warehouse NZ Established in New Zealand in 2017, Chemist Warehouse has rapidly grown to over 60 stores and continues to expand. We take great pride in being innovative, competitive, and responsive to the ev…
Skills: Stock Management, Inventory Control, Invoicing, Planogram Implementation, Heavy Lifting
Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand · On-site
About Chemist Warehouse NZ Established in New Zealand in 2017, Chemist Warehouse has rapidly grown to over 70 stores and continues to expand. We take great pride in being innovative, competitive, and responsive to the ev…
Skills: Prescription Dispensing, Customer Service, Medication Counselling, Stock Management, Administrative Tasks
Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand · On-site
About Chemist Warehouse NZ Established in New Zealand in 2017, Chemist Warehouse has rapidly grown to over 70 stores and continues to expand. We take great pride in being innovative, competitive, and responsive to the ev…
Skills: Customer Service, Inventory Management, Point-of-Sale Systems, Communication Skills, Attention to Detail
Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand · On-site
Company Description Anzor is the leading supplier of stainless steel fasteners in New Zealand, offering the widest range and largest stock of stainless fasteners and fittings in the country. As a 100% Kiwi-owned and oper…
Skills: Team Leadership, Staff Coaching, Customer Service, Sales, Workflow Management
Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand · On-site
Company Description At JB Hi-Fi, we’re more than just one of New Zealand’s most trusted retailers – our team is passionate, knowledgeable, and down-to-earth; we work hard and love what we do. We help people with better w…
Skills: Customer Service, Sales, Product Knowledge, Merchandising, Stock Management
Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand · Hybrid
Company Description At JB Hi-Fi, we’re more than just one of New Zealand’s most trusted retailers – our team is passionate, knowledgeable, and down-to-earth; we work hard and love what we do. We help people with better w…
Skills: Customer Service, Cash Handling, EFTPOS, Retail Sales, Telco Knowledge
Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand · On-site
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Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand · On-site
Red Badge Group is seeking a dedicated and experienced individual to join our team as a Security Site Supervisor for one of Hamilton's busiest retail spaces. This vital role supports the delivery of safe, welcoming, and …
Skills: People Leadership, Security Management, Incident Reporting, CCTV Operation, Access Control
Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand • On-site
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The Assistant Store Manager will support the Store Manager in driving store performance, coaching the team, and ensuring operational excellence. They are responsible for maintaining high standards of visual merchandising, stock management, and delivering exceptional customer service.
Candidates should have previous retail leadership experience or be ready to step into a management role. Strong interpersonal skills, a passion for the brand, and the ability to lead and motivate a team are essential requirements.
Merchant 1948 | Footwear with heritage, designed for modern life
We’re Merchant 1948 – a New Zealand family business putting shoes on feet since 1948. With over 30 stores across Aotearoa and Melbourne, we’ve built a reputation for premium leather footwear, considered design, and warm, expert service. Our stores are more than retail spaces, they’re places where generations of customers come for timeless style, great craftsmanship, and genuine connection.
Ready to step into a leadership role?
We’re looking for a motivated and people-focused Assistant Store Manager to support the team at Merchant 1948 Te Awa store. You’ll work closely with the Store Manager to drive performance, coach the team, and deliver an outstanding in-store experience. This role is perfect for someone who’s passionate about retail, thrives on responsibility, and wants to grow their career in a values-driven, supportive environment.
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We live by our company purpose; Inspiring Soles
We’re a New Zealand family owned and operated footwear retailer and manufacturer, built on a passion for shoes and people. Our positive, supportive & fun values-based culture has seen us win multiple awards; we’ve been a finalist in the NZ Best Workplaces awards for the past 15 years and overall winners for 2012, 2013, 2017, 2018 & 2019! We have 40+ stores across Australia and New Zealand and a team of 400+ passionate people who live our purpose, ‘Inspiring Soles’ daily. Our much-loved brands Merchant 1948, Mi Piaci, Overland and Deuce have a reputation for beautifully designed, curated quality footwear collections and for creating warm and engaging in-store customer experiences We focus on offering a positive and empowering environment; creating a sense of belonging where our people can develop, grow, feel valued, connected and are recognised. With our talented and high performing teams there’s always something for us to celebrate, big or small we celebrate it all! We’re big on communicating & feedback with all team encourage to be giving feedback and open to receiving it. Working with us you can expect to know what’s going on and be listened to!
Offices: Auckland, NZ
There are currently 28 open retail positions in Hamilton, New Zealand listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.
Companies currently hiring include Noel Leeming, Chemist Warehouse New Zealand, JB Hi-Fi, Bapcor Limited, EVT - Entertainment | Ventures | Travel, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.
Yes — 2 of the 28 open retail positions offer remote or hybrid work (0 remote, 2 hybrid).
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