Brighter Futures start here - Kmart Aotearoa
Kia ora! As part of Australia and New Zealand’s biggest and most loved retailer, we’ve been helping brighten up everyday life for whānau (families) for over 50 years. Whether it’s in our stores, distribution centres or support offices – from Whangārei to Invercargill – our team brings good value and good vibes to everyday Kiwis. All around the globe. Our diverse and inclusive 47,000 strong team come together for a common cause. Giving families easy access to our on-trend products and incredibly low prices – it’s the heart of everything we do.
As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re relentless in our pursuit for results, but changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of. We celebrate your uniqueness and individuality. Because at Kmart it’s not just what you do, it’s who you are that makes every day living brighter.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

We are looking for a Department Manager to join our Ashburton team, with a background in apparel retail.

As a Department Manager in a Kmart Aotearoa store you will:

• Enjoy leading others
• Like variety in your work
• Think on your feet
• Follow policy and clear processes
• Be driven and ambitious
• Adapt to change
• Demonstrate resilience

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU’LL HAVE:

• Experience as a kaiwhakahaere (manager) across either a big box or high-volume retail environment
• A passion for delivering results that will inspire and motivate your rōpū (team)
• Experience coaching and leading large and diverse teams
• Ngā uara (values) that reflect a strong commitment to haumaru (safety), always thinking about the kiritaki (customer), and a belief in encouraging your team to whakatōmene ake (reach higher) every day
• The ability to foster strong relationships with team members, peers, customers and leaders