Store Manager

Step Into a Leadership Role That Makes an Impact

Barkers Newmarket | 13-Month Parental Leave Cover | Starting Early

Are you a dynamic retail leader ready to take the reins of one of New Zealand's top-performing stores?

Do you thrive in high-energy environments, love beautiful product, and know how to inspire teams to exceed expectations?

This is your moment.

Barkers Newmarket is looking for a seasoned Store Manager to lead our flagship team while our current manager takes parental leave.

For 13 months, you'll be entrusted with maintaining—and elevating—the exceptional culture and performance that makes this store a standout in our business.

Why Barkers Max Group?

We're not just another retail brand.

We're proudly 100% New Zealand owned and operated, and we lead the industry in ethical and sustainable practices.

When you join us, you become part of a values-driven team that's passionate about people, product, and progress.

What You'll Get :

Performance-based rewards

Extremely generous staff discount across both the Barkers and Max brands

Your birthday off—because you deserve it

Exceptional training and development

Onboarding product allowance to get you started in style

Who We're Looking For :

A proven high performer with a track record of leading successful retail teams

A confident, energetic leader who brings enthusiasm to every shift

A culture-builder who knows how to foster connection, motivation, and excellence

A people-first manager who leads with empathy and drives results

This is a full-time salaried role (Tuesday-Saturday), and it's more than just a cover—it's a chance to leave your mark on a flagship store and grow your leadership career in a values-led company.

Ready to Lead?

If this sounds like the opportunity you've been waiting for, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and let's shape the future of Barkers Newmarket together.

Application Requirements

Your application will include the following questions :

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?

How many years' experience do you have as a store manager?

How many years of retail management experience do you have?

Do you have experience working towards targets and KPIs?

What's the largest size team you have managed?

Do you have visual merchandising experience?

Have you worked in a role where you were responsible for stock control?

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