Sales Assistant (Casual) - Te Papa Store

## Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this roleTe Papa stands proud as an iconic national building housing the treasures of our nation and is a vibrant destination for both national and international visitors.As we prepare for the high season, we are now looking for retail stars to join our busy Te Papa Store on Cable Street to work on a Casual, as required basis. You will be a person who understands how retail supports our visitor experience by providing opportunity for our visitors to take home a memento of Te Papa or New Zealand, or purchase a unique gift for someone special, and you will enjoy interacting with customers to find out which product will best suit their needs.

• Ideally you will have :
• Previous experience in a retail environment, ideally from a tourist or gift shop background
• A passion for customer service and ensuring every interaction is professional, helpful and proactive
• A desire to learn about all of our products and their associated stories
• Flexible availability to work over a 7-day roster as we operate 364 days a year
• Applicants must be available to work casual shifts as rostered over the Monday to Sunday period
• Weekend availability is essential
• Previous cashiering experience
• An understanding of Te Ao Māori and Taonga is advantageousPlease find a position description (PD) attached. Note - if you are viewing this advertisement from SEEK, please ensure you head to our Te Papa careers site to download the PD.If you have a passion for retail and want to be part of our Te Papa team as we share the treasures and stories of our nation, we look forward to hearing from you!To apply, please include a cover letter with your CV and application. Your cover letter
• must confirm
• your general availability
• for work in terms of hours and days of the week, between Monday to Sunday inclusive.Applications will be reviewed and progressed as they are received, and applicants will be advised of the status of their application as soon as an outcome is decided. This decision may be made prior to the closing date for applications.The hourly rate for this position will be $27.80ph (pro-rated to hours worked) as a minimum.
• Applications close : Tuesday 14 October 2025
• Applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain the legal right to work in New Zealand.Prior to Te Papa confirming any offer of employment, pre-employment checks will be undertaken including criminal conviction history and reference checking as a minimum.| Location : | Wellington - Wairarapa |

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