Family Store Team Leaders

Hours: 40 hour per week position on a variable contract between Monday to Saturday. 

Salary range: The likely hourly rate for the role is $25.00 to $26.00.  

About the role:  

We are looking to employ passionate Team Leaders into our Family Stores who will be responsible for the implementation of key business strategies. The role requires a keen eye for detail and an ability to work with high volumes of stock. The ability to meet KPI’s under pressure whilst maintaining a composed temperament in which to manage and lead your team is vital. You will be responsible for leading both paid employees and volunteers.  

In a very competitive market, we are looking for someone who will give strong points of difference for our customers to shop in our stores. We are looking for passionate people that are wanting to make their mark and take the store to the next level.  

The role involves: 

• Leading a team of employees and volunteers 
• Ability to meet store KPI’s. 
• Maintaining strong store standards 
• Creating a positive store culture 
• Heavy lifting with furniture donations 
• Pricing all furniture in line with Salvation Army Pricing system 
• Cashier work and Banking procedures 
• Implementing Salvation Army process and procedures 
• Ability to hold store meetings. 

Person Specification 

The successful applicant will have a range of skills and competencies which include: 

• Active, friendly, “hands-on”, team focused leader. 
• Ability to lead in a fast-paced environment. 
• Able to identify operational efficiencies to help save time and reduce costs. 
• Well developed leadership and staff management skills; able to effectively lead and manage a team of employees and volunteers. 
• A willingness, commitment and passion to work in accordance with The Salvation Army Mission and Values. 
• Ability to implement strong shop floor standards. 
• Ability to develop team members.  

Applications 

Application form can be downloaded from: http://www.salvationarmy.org.nz/about-us/career-opportunities (Please download and send with your resume and cover letter)     

To apply please send your cover letter, CV and application form under Subject title West Auckland Team Leader: nick.derbyshire@salvationarmy.org.nz 

Applications close at 5pm on Monday the 27th of March 2023 unless ideal candidate found prior. 

About The Salvation Army  

The Salvation Army is a worldwide evangelical Christian church and human service provider. It is committed to caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society – all through the love of God shown in Jesus. The successful applicant should therefore show an ability to identify with the mission and values of The Salvation Army.  

The mission of The Salvation Army in New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa is caring for people, transforming lives and reforming society  

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people.  

We are committed to cultural diversity, and in New Zealand, our Tiriti partnership.  

The Salvation Army is dedicated to ensuring the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable people, including children, and upholding their rights to protection from abuse and/or neglect.