NZ Holiday Retail Assistants Expressions of Interest 2025

Are you passionate about beauty and get joy from making people feel and look good? We are looking for Retail Assistants (Summer hosts) to support our New Zealand stores during the lead up to one of the busiest times of the year.

Life as a Summer host at MECCA / Te tū hei kaimanaaki ki MECCA :

World-class education : opportunities to learn direct from brand founders, our education team and MECCAversity

Work with the latest products from the world’s top brands

Generous discount to spoil yourselves and your immediate family, as well as a generous product allowance, subject to company policy.

Day-to-day responsibilities / Ngā kawenga o ia rā :

Deliver an exceptional customer experience and create authentic connections with customers

Play a key role in supporting the wider team with on-floor presence throughout holiday and ability to pivot (or pirouette as we like to say!) as required

Work effectively as part of the team to support running of the store in a safe, fun and efficient way

What success looks like in this role / Ngā āhua o te angitu i tēnei tūranga :

Confidently and consistently delivers exceptional experiences for our customers

Demonstrates strong product knowledge for MECCA’s hero brands and products

Shows an active commitment to continuous learning and improvement

Works effectively and safely as part of the team to ensure the successful running of the store

Always upholds the MECCA values

As a Retail Assistant (Summer Host) we anticipate that we will be able to offer you shifts from late October 2025 to mid-February 2026, this may be subject to business operational needs and your availability.

You and the Company agree that your employment is subject to a 90 day trial period pursuant to the Employment Relations Act 2000 and commencing on your Employment Commencement date. During the 90 day trial period, the Company may dismiss you by giving one week’s written notice (or, at the Company’s sole discretion, make a payment in lieu of working the notice period).  If employment is terminated pursuant to the 90 day trial period, you will not be entitled to bring a personal grievance or other legal proceedings in respect of your dismissal.

Next steps / Te kōkiri whakamua :

Apply today – we can’t wait to hear all about your love for all things beauty!

If successful, as part of your application you will be invited to a 1 : 1 in-person interview or a group forum either instore or at an arranged venue! If you need any additional support throughout the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting careers@mecca.com.au

More than makeup / Nui atu i te pani mata :

At MECCA, we're committed to being a force for good – within and beyond the beauty industry. Through our sustainability program, MECCA M-PACT, we’re transforming our business by building environmental and social sustainability-focused thinking into our operations – from our products and footprint to our brands and suppliers.

We believe that beauty has the power to change lives. Through our social change movement, MECCA M-POWER, we support a group of over 20 incredible organisations dedicated to creating a future where the next generation can thrive. We strive to fight for women by ensuring their access to education, improving their health, safety and well-being, empowering female-led businesses, supporting women to become financially secure and independent and elevating women's voices in politics and public life.

Submit your application and join us for the Holiday period here!

To learn more about life at MECCA Brands, please visit https : / / www.mecca.com.au / retail-careers.html