Retail Assistant – Part time

Location: Moore Wilson’s, Wellington CBD

Hours: Part Time, Permanent (24 hours per week)

Roster: Monday, Friday & Saturday, 10:00am – 6:30pm

Reporting to: Retail Manager

Join Moana New Zealand

At Moana New Zealand, we’re proud kaitiaki (guardians) of Aotearoa’s sustainably managed fisheries. We bring the world the true taste and rare magic of New Zealand’s finest kaimoana, and we’re looking for someone enthusiastic to help us share that story with our customers.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a friendly and reliable Retail Assistant to join our team on a permanent part-time basis. This role offers regular hours and could be ideal for a university student, someone balancing other commitments, or anyone seeking consistent part-time work.

Based within Moore Wilson’s Wellington store, you’ll help deliver an exceptional customer experience while showcasing some of New Zealand’s finest seafood products.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a key member of our retail team, you will:

• Provide outstanding customer service and product advice
• Build connections with customers and create a welcoming shopping experience
• Maintain well-stocked product displays
• Assist with merchandising and presentation of premium seafood products
• Support day-to-day store operations, including cleaning and food handling
• Share Moana’s sustainability story and passion for kaimoana with customers

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone who:

• Enjoys working with people and delivering great customer service
• Is reliable and able to commit to the rostered days and hours
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Is confident handling cash and completing basic calculations
• Has a positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Takes pride in maintaining high presentation and food safety standards

Previous retail, hospitality, customer service, or food service experience is essential.

Why Join Moana?

• Consistent part-time hours each week
• A supportive and friendly team environment
• Opportunity to build retail and customer service skills
• Health Insurance, paid birthday leave
• Work for a proudly New Zealand-owned company with strong sustainability values

Additional Information

Please note that all successful applicants will be required to complete pre-employment criminal, drug, and alcohol testing and must be currently living in NZ and have the legal right to work.

To apply, please email a CV to recruitment@moana.co.nz. Please put job title in the subject box.