ABOUT US
SPCA is one of the most trusted and respected charities in New Zealand, with a proud history of helping animals in need and advocating for animal welfare since 1872. With over 90 Op Shops across the country, we give second-hand goods a new life and every purchase helps rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome animals in need.

Our Taupō store plays an important role in the local community and processes a high volume of donated goods through a large backroom operation. It’s a busy, hands-on environment where strong retail systems, organisation and stock flow are key to success.

ABOUT THE ROLE
We’re looking for a capable and experienced Op Shop Assistant to join our Taupō team in a part-time, sole charge role.

•  Sunday – 8.45am to 4.15pm
•  Monday – 8.45am to 5.15pm

This is a pivotal retail position, ideal for someone who’s confident running a largish store independently, managing stock from backroom through to the shop floor, and keeping everything flowing smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Work sole charge on rostered days and take full responsibility for running the store
• Manage a large backroom operation, ensuring stock is efficiently sorted, processed and rotated
• Receive, sort, price and merchandise donated goods in line with SPCA guidelines
• Maintain strong visual presentation and stock levels on the shop floor
• Deliver excellent customer service and a positive shopping experience
• Accurately process sales, cash handling and complete end-of-day reconciliation
• Support and guide volunteers when on shift
• Ensure all Health & Safety, security and SPCA procedures are followed

ABOUT YOU
You’re a retail pro who thrives on organisation, efficiency and keeping things running like a well-oiled machine. You’re confident on your own, love getting stuck into stock processing, and feel at home managing a store on your shift.

Skills & Experience

• Strong retail experience is essential (charity retail is a bonus)
• Proven ability to work confidently in sole charge
• Experience in stock processing, backroom management and merchandising
• Organised, proactive and able to prioritise in a busy environment
• Confident with POS systems and cash handling
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Physically fit and able to lift and move stock as required
• Reliable and adaptable, with a genuine passion for what SPCA does

SPCA PURRRKS
At SPCA, working with purpose is just the beginning. Our team is passionate about animal welfare and proud to make a real difference across New Zealand.

• Paid day off for your birthday
• Supportive, values-driven team culture
• Retail and pet care discounts
• 24/7 confidential wellbeing support
• The feel-good factor of helping animals in need, every day

HOW TO APPLY
Don’t miss out, click Apply Now to be taken to our SPCA careers portal!

We value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All candidates must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.