About The Role

• On Call Casual Position - no guaranteed hours per week
• Op Shop Assistant for our North Shore stores - Wairau, Takapuna, Milford and Devonport.

Your enthusiasm and dedication will see you

• Have good attention to detail and the ability to visual merchandise and present a retail shop to maximise revenue
• Customer service and sales
• Leading and training the volunteer team
• Visual merchandising and display
• Achieving sales budgets to fundraise for animal welfare
• Delivering a high standard of online sales service
• Undertaking daily cash up and banking
• Maintaining the Health and Safety of the shop

What we need from you

• Have retail experience, second hand retail experience would be an advantage, however not essential
• Have excellent communication and customer service skills, be solutions focused with friendly and a positive can-do attitude
• Have people leadership experience, ideally within the not for profit sector with volunteers
• Be a self-motivated team player with a positive attitude and a willingness to work hard
• Demonstrate empathy and resilience
• Have excellent organisational skills and be able to prioritise and effectively manage workloads
• Have strong administration, computer skills and merchandising experience

What we can offer you, our SPCA Purrks

Working with the SPCA offers numerous perks. Employees find deep personal fulfillment and purpose by contributing to the well-being of animals in need. Our teams are passionate and supportive, fostering a strong sense of community among like-minded individuals. With opportunities for professional growth and development in fields like animal care, advocacy, and education. Knowing that whatever role you participate in here at SPCA, your efforts directly improve the lives of animals and promote animal welfare across New Zealand. Here’s some of the Purrks you can obtain:

•  To be a part of the greater good – to have the privilege of making a difference to the welfare of animals across New Zealand
• Great “purrks” including a paid day off on your birthday.
• Free on-site parking 
• A busy, challenging and rewarding role with consistent support and an opportunity to continue to learn. 
• Opportunity to bring fresh thinking and new ideas to get involved in projects that can build on the solid foundation that has already been set in the organisation. 

Apply today!

Click Apply to complete our quick and easy online application process.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and may close early if we receive a high volume of interest, so we encourage you to apply now!

All applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand (NZ or Australian Citizen, or hold a valid work visa).