Warehouse Assistant

Overview

Baby Bunting is Australia & New Zealand's largest nursery speciality retailer, but we're much more than that.

We're a growing community dedicated to supporting parents through every step of their journey.

Our purpose?

To share in the joy and provide support through the challenges of raising little ones by empowering parents to make the best choices for their families.

Ready to organise, optimise, and make an impact?

If you're passionate about maintaining efficient stock systems, supporting the team and ensuring smooth operations, this is your moment!

Location

Westgate

Employment Type

Permanent part-time

Roster

WH 1 : 18 hours - Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday

WH 2 : 24 hours - Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday

Why Westgate?

Our 5th store in NZ will be located in the heart of Westgate Shopping Centre – a vibrant retail hub with great transport links, free parking, a wide range of dining and shopping options, and a lively community atmosphere.

This is your chance to work in a fresh, modern store environment while enjoying the convenience and energy of one of the region's busiest retail destinations.

About the Role

As a Warehouse Assistant, you'll work back of house in a retail storeroom ensuring stock integrity, as well as maintaining an efficient flow of merchandise from the storeroom to the sales floor.

We're looking for someone who is passionate about supporting the team and thrives in a dynamic retail environment.

What you'll be doing

Stock Management :

Unpack, label, and organize merchandise in an efficient and orderly manner.

Delivery Processing :

Receive and process incoming deliveries, ensuring accuracy of items and quantities.

Equipment Handling :

Utilize various machinery such as Pallet Jack, Walkie Stacker, and trolley.

Record Keeping :

Use the Inwards / Outwards Goods Register for all inbound / outbound stock movement.

Customer Support :

Provide friendly customer service and support customers with pickups of their purchased items.

Store Maintenance :

Be responsible for maintaining store floor and stockroom standards.

About You

You're a proactive and reliable individual who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment.

You have a genuine passion for supporting the team and ensuring smooth operations.

What you bring to the team

Retail Storeroom Experience :

2–3 years of experience in a retail storeroom environment is preferred but not essential.

Customer Service Experience :

Previous customer service experience is highly desirable.

Machinery Experience :

Ability to operate various machinery such as Pallet Jack, Walkie Stacker, WAVe, and trolley.

Not essential as training will be provided.

Self-Sufficiency :

Ability to work unsupervised and take initiative.

Technical Skills :

Proficiency in using inventory management software and point-of-sale systems.

Physical Requirements :

Able to lift up to 15kgs between floor and shoulder, 10kgs above shoulder height on your own & 45kgs with the help of another team member.

Ability to wear a headset to communicate with the team on the shop floor.

Stand and walk for prolonged periods of time.

The Perks & Benefits

A supportive, friendly team culture that celebrates wins and supports your goals.

Competitive salary

Paid parental leave to support you and your family.

Training pathways to support your growth and career development.

Employee Assistance Programme for your wellbeing.

Generous team discounts.

Recruitment Process

Apply Online

– Submit your application through our careers portal.

Application Review

– Our Talent Acquisition team will review your application.

Video Interview

– If your profile is a match, you'll be invited to complete a short online video interview.

Assessment Centre

– Successful applicants will be invited to attend an assessment centre on either 13 or 14 October 2025 (location to be confirmed).

Pre-Employment Checks

– If successful, we will begin pre-employment checks.

Offer & Contract

– Once checks are complete and satisfactory, we'll issue your employment contract.

Start Date

– Employment to commence 3-4 weeks before (depending on position) the grand opening.

Grand Opening

– The store officially opens on 20 December 2025!

Please Note :

If you have leave planned during the seasonal period (including public holidays), please let us know.

If your roster includes a public holiday, you will be required to work on that day.

Due to the intimate and personal nature of our work, successful applicants will also need to undergo a Ministry of Justice Check.

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