Grocery Store Retail Assistant

“Thank you so much for the amazing work environment during my time in New Zealand!! I will forever remember and tell everyone about your kindness and your awesome store. Being able to have such a nice and steady place to work gave me a lot of peace of mind in this ever changing and chaotic year, and that means a lot to me!! Thank you!! :) ”   Valerie    - a happy former employee from Belgium

***IMPORTANT: A current Working Holiday Visa or Work Visa required. You cannot apply if you are not in New Zealand. 

***Please apply online. We do NOT accept walk-in applications.

• Full time (37 hours a week) position
• Friday-Tuesday 
• Please only apply if you can commit to work for at least 12 weeks (and also allowed by your visa). 
• Work is 5 days a week, with at least one weekend day. 

*Wage:  $23.95 per hour paid regularly, and at the end of your contract topped up to $24.75 per hour if you fulfill your contract.

*Bonus: $1 per hour worked for full attendance, no absences. 

*Note: Holiday workers usually receive 8% extra pay instead of receiving paid annual holidays.

About Liberty Market

Liberty Market is a specialist natural foods retailer. We provide on-the-job training for all aspects of your position and a safe and pleasant work environment. We are a diverse team with people from different cultures and backgrounds working together to achieve the best customer service in our industry.

Liberty Market is a family owned natural foods business. We are the first certified organic retailer in the South Island. We provide our customers with quality natural foods and the integrity and dependability they seek.

We offer a great remuneration structure which rewards committed and high-performing team members.

The good stuff-
- Receive employee discounts.
- Receive attendance bonuses simply for showing up consistently.
- Potential for advancement if that's what you want.
- The work is varied and dynamic. You will do a variety of things and won't be tied down to the check out all day long.
- You will learn a lot about healthy food, organics and many related topics that will enrich your own personal life.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide excellent customer service

2. Follow procedures as instructed

3. Effectively communicate with team members and team leaders

4. Follow food safety, hygiene and safety protocols

5. Maintain cleanliness of the store

6. Develop good knowledge of products and placement

7. Maintain proper and safe use of all equipment and tools

8. Know and adhere to security procedures

9. Receive and merchandise products

10. Operate POS register and tally customer purchases

11. Collect payment, make change, and handle exchanges

12. Count in/out and organise cash drawer

13. Report to manager any reportable items

14. Assist other departments when required

If you've read this far, and are still interested, write "Yes! I want to join Liberty Market!" in the opening line of your cover letter, or email subject line to jump to the front of the queue. Tell us why you want to join our team and when you are able to start. Apply by sending your CV and cover letter using form below.

We look forward to hearing from you!

P.S. Please include any references you have, do not just say “available on request”. Attach your CV, cover letter, and references with your application. Do not send a link. Applications with references will go to the front of the queue.

*Non-native speakers of English must be able to demonstrate English proficiency in order to be considered.

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