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Storeperson - Mount Shop

03/09/2024
03/10/2024
Permanent - Part Time
Mount Maunganui
Retail

Storeperson

  • Represent our cause and connect with our community
  • Part time 26 hours per week (Wednesday to Saturday)
  • Based at our Mount Maunganui Shop

Waipuna Hospice has a high profile in the Bay of Plenty for providing specialist community palliative care.  Our geographical reach covers Waihi Beach to Otamarakau and while our focus is on hospice-at-home, we also have an established inpatient unit and we support a large community team.  These services are funded through Te Whatu Ora contracts, fundraising and income from our charity retail shops.

We pride ourselves on our supportive team environment and excellent working conditions. Our values are not just a set of words on a poster, we live by them and we recognise that teamwork is critical to our success as an organisation. This part time job opportunity could be your chance to be part of a progressive organisation that’s at the heart of our community!

Job Description

ABOUT THE JOB

This role is primarily responsible for managing the inwards area of our shop which involves:

  • Greeting donors and accessing the saleability of donations per our policy
  • Processing donations including pricing
  • Loading and unloading stock into vehicles
  • Heavy lifting (moving furniture using correct manual handling techniques)
  • Providing exceptional customer service
  • Keeping the inwards area and shop clean and hazard free
  • Efficient stock replenishment from inwards into the shop.

Desired Skills and Experience

ABOUT YOU

Our ideal candidate will have:

  • Full manual NZ driver’s licence and experience driving and manoeuvring a large manual van
  • Goods inwards /stores experience
  • High level of physical fitness and capable of safe heavy lifting
  • Goods and manual handling experience
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Experience in dealing with people in a sensitive manner
  • Good problem solving and organisational skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • A can-do attitude that thrives on contributing as a team player

If you have what it takes, then we want to hear from you.

 

WHAT WE OFFER

At Waipuna Hospice we pride ourselves on having a fun, friendly and supportive team environment and excellent working conditions.  First impressions are important, so on starting with Waipuna Hospice you will be supported with a comprehensive orientation programme. 

We offer a competitive remuneration package, discounts to local gyms, pharmacy’s and health insurance and free onsite parking.

 

THE WAIPUNA WAY

Our Mission:  To provide the best possible specialist hospice palliative care, enhancing the quality of life for those facing end of life and bereavement.
Our Vision: To provide high quality end of life care for all
Our Values:

  • CommunitySupporting one another – patients, whanau, friends, volunteers and colleagues
  • Advocacy:  Ensuring equity of access to services for all our communities
  • Respect:  Accepting one another’s cultures and beliefs
  • Empathy:  Acknowledging uniqueness, supporting with dignity, respect and compassion
  • Quality:  Committed to continuous improvement, aligned to values and core services

COME AND JOIN US

Equity, diversity and inclusion is intrinsic to the values of Waipuna Hospice.  We welcome people from all communities into our workforce.  In your application we want to see the real you and we welcome the real you to our team if you join us. 

Many skills and experiences have shaped you into the unique person you are.  Not all skills and experiences are gained in classrooms or formal employment.  If you gained your experience through whanau life, community or volunteering (mahi aroha) then we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

Waipuna Hospice acknowledges and respects individual diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe and supportive environment.  Share your story and become part of ours.

TO APPLY

Our application process may include interviews, job testing, reference checks and pre-employment screening. If you have what it takes and are ready to step into a dynamic team environment that’s at the heart of our community, then don’t hesitate, apply now!