Waipuna Hospice Incorporated Looking for Shop Assistant at Papamoa, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Full Time

Shop Assistant – Papamoa

• Based in sunny Papamoa
• Part time – 28 hours per week (Wednesday to Saturday)
• Supportive team environment

Waipuna Hospice has a high profile in the Bay of Plenty for providing specialist community palliative care. Our geographical reach covers Waihi Beach to Paengaroa 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 DHB 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 organisation. This opportunity could be your chance to be part of a progressive organisation that’s at the heart of our community!

Description:

About The Job

Based in our Papamoa Charity Shop, this position will work closely with our Shop Manager and team to present and sell donated goods and contribute to the Waipuna Hospice using Waipuna Core Values.

The hours are 28 hours per week and includes permanent weekend work on a Saturday, there is also the opportunity for additional hours to cover staff leave.

This is a varied role and includes sorting donated goods, providing exceptional customer service, working on the till, shop displays/merchandising. This is a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. We need someone that’s physically fit, energetic and is happy to roll their sleeves up and go where the work is.

Skills and Experiences:

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Retail experience
• Customer service experience
• Knowledge of safe manual handling practices
• 5 x A+ attributes:
• Attitude: can-do, open to learning and personal growth
• Able: energetic and physically fit, can be on your feet all day and capable of lifting
• Approachable: great interpersonal skills, a relationship builder that thrives in a team environment
• Achiever: organised, self-motivated, great work ethic, you get the job done and you do it well
• Appreciative: of all things pre-loved and a passion for sustainable consumerism

Additional hours may be required from time to time to cover annual leave, sickness and to support our other retail environments.

What We Offer

At Waipuna Hospice we are fully committed to providing ongoing professional development opportunities for staff, this includes gaining an NZ Certificate in Retail to support your career growth in retail and our organisation.

We pride ourselves on having a fun, friendly and supportive team environment. Staff wellness is a priority for Waipuna Hospice, we provide an ongoing wellness programme and access to our Employee Assistance Programme. We offer discounts to local gyms, pharmacy’s and health insurance and free onsite parking. First impressions are important, so on starting with Waipuna you will be supported with a comprehensive orientation programme.

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:

• Community: Supporting one another – patients, whanau, friends, volunteers and colleagues
• Advocacy: Ensuring equity of access to services for all our communities
• Respect: Upholding the dignity, mana, culture or beliefs of each person
• 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!