Waipuna Hospice Incorporated Looking for Storeperson at Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Full Time

Storeperson & Driver

• 31.5 hours per week (Mon: 8am–4pm; Tue-Friday: 9am – 3.30pm)
• Based in Fraser Cove
• Supportive team environment

Waipuna Hospice has a high profile in the Bay 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 DHB contracts, fundraising and income from our retail charity 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 job opportunity could be your chance to be part of a progressive organisation that’s at the heart of our community!

Description:

About The Job

Our depots are our central hubs for accepting, processing and redistributing donated goods. The day is busy with lots of variety including:

• Processing and sorting donated goods in the depot (90% of the time)
• Driving the van for runs to collect/deliver donations including large furniture items (10% of the time)
• Liaising with donors and customers
• Some maintenance may be required from time to time as well as cleaning and electrical testing.

This is a busy hands-on role where your communication, team work and customer service skills are essential.

Skills and Experiences:

About You

• Are you physically fit?
• Do you have a can-do attitude with a drive to get a good job done?
• Do you have excellent communication and customer service skills?

If this sounds like you then please read on.

Our ideal candidate will have:

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

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

What We Offer

At Waipuna Hospice we are fully committed to providing ongoing professional development opportunities for staff, this includes NZQA certified training in retail or supply chain to support your career growth in our organisation.

We pride ourselves on having a fun, friendly and supportive team environment and excellent working conditions. 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: 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. Waipuna Hospice acknowledges and respects individual diversity and spiritual needs, ensuring a safe and supportive environment. Share your story and become part of ours.

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.

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!