Op Shop Assistant / Christchurch, Sydenham

Op Shop Assistant / Christchurch, Sydenham

Posted : 08 / 10 / 2025

Closing Date : 13 / 10 / 2025

Job Type : Casual

Job Category : Retail

Job Description

ABOUT US

SPCA is one of the most trusted and respected charities in New Zealand, with a proud history of helping animals in need and advocating for animal welfare since

With over 90 Op Shops across New Zealand, we give second-hand goods a new life and every purchase helps rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome animals in need.

When you join SPCA, you're part of a passionate, purpose-driven team that believes every animal deserves compassion, care, and a second chance.

If that sounds like you, you'll feel right at home with us.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We have an exciting opportunity at our Sydenham SPCA Op Shop for an Op Shop Assistant on a casual basis, as and when required

ABOUT YOU

You're a team player with a passion for great service and a knack for retail.

Whether it's pricing donated goods, helping customers, or supporting volunteers, you enjoy pitching in wherever needed to keep things running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

Receive, sort, price, and merchandise donated goods in line with SPCA guidelines.

Ensure the shop is clean, welcoming, and well-stocked throughout the day.

Serve customers with warmth and professionalism, promoting positive donor and shopper experiences.

Accurately process sales and cash handling, including end-of-day reconciliation.

Provide cover and basic team supervision in the manager's absence.

Help support and guide volunteers in their roles.

Ensure health & safety and SPCA procedures are followed.

Skills & Experience

Retail or customer service experience (charity retail a bonus).

Able to work flexibly across the shop floor, till, and sorting area.

Confident communicator who enjoys helping others.

Reliable, organised, and proactive with good attention to detail.

Comfortable working in a team and independently.

Physically fit and able to lift / move stock as required.

SPCA PURRRKS

At SPCA, working with purpose is just the beginning.

Our team is passionate about animal welfare and proud to make a real difference across New Zealand.

If you're looking for a role where your values, wellbeing, and contributions truly matter, here's what we offer :

Enjoy a paid day off for your Birthday, it's our way of celebrating you!

A workplace culture where collaboration, development and kindness are key.

Exclusivediscounts and benefits, including pet insurance and retail offers.

Access to 24 / 7 confidential wellness support.

Feel good knowing your work is improving the lives of animals in need.

HOW TO APPLY

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We're reviewing applications as they arrive, so apply today and get one step closer to joining our purpose-driven team!

Please note that emailed CVs will not be accepted.

We value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

All candidates must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

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