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Checkout Assistant Manager

Business Unit:  New World Mosgiel
Job Type:  Full time
Job End Date:  14/08/2026

POSITION AVAILABLE

 

Checkout Assistant Manager

 

Full time: 40 hours

 

Come and join our leadership team!

 

We are looking for a friendly person with excellent customer service skills and proven leadership experience to join and help to lead our busy checkout team while supporting our Checkout Manager as the Checkout Assistant Manager.

 

Hours of work:

 

  • Tuesday 12:45pm – 9:15pm
  • Wednesday 10:00am – 6:30pm
  • Thursday 12:45pm – 9:15pm
  • Friday 9:00am – 5:30pm
  • Saturday 10:30am – 7:00pm
  • 40 hours per week

 

The responsibilities of this role include;

 

  • Delivering outstanding customer service and resolving customer issues.
  • Working with the Checkout Manager and Checkout Supervisors to lead the Checkout team including providing feedback, coaching, and training.
  • Creating rosters to ensure the team are working efficiently as well as meeting customer needs
  • Working with the Checkout Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Checkout department.
  • Doing varying tasks which may include checkout operating, packing, managing Self-Checkout lanes, authorising alcohol and tobacco sales, online concierge, Lotto, cleaning and trolleys.
  • Being in sole charge of the Checkout department and being responsible for opening and closing the Checkout department as required.

 

You will have the following attributes;

 

  • A minimum of two years’ experience in a supermarket checkout supervising role or similar retail environment
  • High level of initiative and commitment
  • Solid computer skills including the ability to use spreadsheets
  • Well-developed time management skills
  • Sound problem solving and decision-making skills
  • Lotto Operators certificate (preferred)
  • Liquor Licence Controller Qualification
  • Liquor Manager’s Certificate
  • A commitment to excellent customer service
  • Great communication, leadership, and team-building skills
  • Flexibility to pick up extra shifts
  • Fantastic organisation and resilience
  • Good personal presentation

 

What’s in it for you?

 

  • Permanent full-time role available 
  • Engaged and friendly team mates
  • On the job training and support
  • Opportunity to learn new skills and take the next step in your career

Applicants must have NZ Citizenship, NZ Permanent Residency or a valid NZ work permit.

 

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so don't delay in expressing your interest!

 

We are only able to contact short listed candidates due to the high number of applications we receive for advertised roles.

 

Applications will close 9pm Friday 14th August unless the position is filled prior.

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