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Sales assistant jobs in New Zealand.

84 open roles, 21 posted this week. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • Sales12 days ago

    TAROCASH - RETAIL SALES ASSISTANT QUEENSGATE

    Tarocash · 1001-5000 employees

    A leading menswear retailer delivering sharp, affordable, and on-trend fashion in Australia and New Zealand.

    Wellington
    OnsitePart timeEntry level

    Providing customer experience · Exceeding sales targets · Building customer rapport

    Retail experience with desire to exceed sales and KPI targets; passion for menswear and customer experience; strong communication and teamwork; interest in fashion trends.

  • Sales13 days ago

    Platypus Christmas Sales Assistant - Botany

    Platypus Shoes · 5001+ employees

    A global footwear brand known for innovative designs and comfort, operating retail stores.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Assisting customers · Supporting sales goals · Replenishing stock

    Full availability October 2026 to mid-January 2027, including weekends, late nights, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day

  • Sales15 days ago
    Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
    Part time

    Assisting customers · Maintaining stock levels · Dispatching goods

    Proven experience in a similar role within the retail, sales and/or trade sector

  • Sales15 days ago
    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Serving retail customers · Selling fashion collections · Supporting team members

    Proven experience in fashion retail

  • Sales15 days ago
    Auckland
    Part time

    Serving Trade Centre customers · Upselling products and services · Replenishing and rotating stock

    Experience in retail, sales and/or a trade-related environment.

  • Sales16 days ago

    Retail Sales Assistant | Casual | Nelson NZ

    Petstock · 201-1000 employees

    A pet retail company championing the health and wellbeing of pets.

    Nelson
    OnsitePart timeEntry level

    Providing customer service · Educating customers · Completing sales transactions

    Passion for animals, customer service experience, retail experience, ability to lift up to 20kg, flexibility to work weekends and public holidays, strong interpersonal skills.

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Sales16 days ago
    Auckland
    Part time

    Serving trade customers · Recommending product solutions · Managing stock and dispatch

    Experience in a similar role within retail, sales and/or trade; confidence using computer systems, including point-of-sale systems and Microsoft Outlook

  • Sales16 days ago
    Queenstown, Otago
    Full time

    Identifying customer needs · Upselling products and services · Maintaining stock levels

    Proven experience in a retail, sales and/or trade environment; physically capable of manual handling; confident using Microsoft Office applications

  • Sales17 days ago

    Retail Sales Assistant | Casual | Rolleston NZ

    Petstock · 201-1000 employees

    A pet retail company championing the health and wellbeing of pets.

    Rolleston, Canterbury
    OnsitePart timeEntry level

    Providing customer service · Completing sales transactions · Maintaining store presentation

    Passion for animals and customer service; retail experience; drive to achieve sales targets; strong interpersonal skills; physically fit to lift up to 20kg; flexibility to work weekends and public holidays.

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Sales17 days ago

    Platypus Sales Assistant - Platypus LynnMall

    Platypus Shoes · 5001+ employees

    A global footwear brand known for innovative designs and comfort, operating retail stores.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Assisting customers · Supporting sales goals · Restocking shelves

    Full availability from October 2026 to mid-January 2027, including weekends, late nights, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day

  • Sales17 days ago

    Casual Sales Assistant - Wellington (NZ)

    JD Sports Australia & New Zealand

    Wellington
    Full time

    Providing personalised service · Processing customer sales · Maintaining product knowledge

    Customer service experience in retail, hospitality or a similar industry; availability Thursday to Sunday; flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays

    Parental leave
  • Sales18 days ago

    Platypus Sales Assistant - Queenstown

    Platypus Shoes · 5001+ employees

    A global footwear brand known for innovative designs and comfort, operating retail stores.

    Queenstown, Otago
    Full time

    Creating customer experiences · Supporting sales goals · Receiving and restocking stock

    Full availability from October 2026 to mid-January 2027, including weekends, late nights, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day

  • Sales18 days ago
    Auckland
    Part time

    Assisting customers · Growing customer sales · Handling stock and goods

    Proven experience in a similar retail, sales and/or trade role; computer skills

  • Sales18 days ago

    Platypus Christmas Sales Assistant - Hawkes Bay

    Platypus Shoes · 5001+ employees

    A global footwear brand known for innovative designs and comfort, operating retail stores.

    Napier, Hawke's Bay
    Full time

    Assisting customers · Supporting sales goals · Restocking shelves

    Full availability from October 2026 to mid-January 2027, including weekends, late nights, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day

  • Sales18 days ago

    Platypus Christmas Sales Assistant - Richmond Mall

    Platypus Shoes · 5001+ employees

    A global footwear brand known for innovative designs and comfort, operating retail stores.

    Richmond, Tasman
    Full time

    Assisting customers · Replenishing stock · Packing online orders

    Full availability from October 2026 to mid-January 2027, including weekends, late nights, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day

  • Sales19 days ago

    Platypus Sales Assistant - Chartwell

    Platypus Shoes · 5001+ employees

    A global footwear brand known for innovative designs and comfort, operating retail stores.

    Hamilton, Waikato
    Full time

    Assisting customers · Supporting sales goals · Packing online orders

    Full availability from October 2026 to mid-January 2027, including weekends, late nights, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day

  • Sales19 days ago

    Platypus Christmas Sales Assistant - Albany

    Platypus Shoes · 5001+ employees

    A global footwear brand known for innovative designs and comfort, operating retail stores.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Serving customers · Supporting sales goals · Restocking shelves

    Full availability October 2026 to mid-January 2027, including weekends, late nights, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day

  • Sales19 days ago

    Platypus Sales Assistant - Invercargill

    Platypus Shoes · 5001+ employees

    A global footwear brand known for innovative designs and comfort, operating retail stores.

    Invercargill, Southland
    Full time

    Assisting customers · Supporting sales goals · Restocking merchandise

    Full availability from October 2026 to mid-January 2027, including weekends, late nights, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day

  • Sales19 days ago

    Platypus Sales Assistant - The Base

    Platypus Shoes · 5001+ employees

    A global footwear brand known for innovative designs and comfort, operating retail stores.

    Hamilton, Waikato
    Full time

    Assisting customers · Restocking shelves · Packing online orders

    Full availability from October 2026 to mid-January 2027, including weekends, late nights, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day

  • Sales19 days ago

    Platypus Sales Assistant - Blenheim

    Platypus Shoes · 5001+ employees

    A global footwear brand known for innovative designs and comfort, operating retail stores.

    Blenheim, Marlborough
    Full time

    Creating customer experiences · Supporting sales goals · Restocking store shelves

    Full availability from October 2026 to mid-January 2027, including weekends, late nights, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day

  • Sales19 days ago

    Platypus Retail Sales Assistant - New Plymouth

    Platypus Shoes · 5001+ employees

    A global footwear brand known for innovative designs and comfort, operating retail stores.

    New Plymouth, Taranaki
    Full time

    Assisting customers · Supporting sales goals · Restocking store shelves

    Full availability from October 2026 to mid-January 2027, including weekends, late nights, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day

  • Sales19 days ago
    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Assisting customers · Supporting sales goals · Restocking store shelves

    Full availability from October 2026 to mid-January 2027, including weekends, late nights, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day

  • Sales18 days ago

    TAROCASH -Retail Sales Assistant ,Palmerston North

    Tarocash · 201-1000 employees

    A leading menswear retailer offering sharp, affordable, and on-trend fashion in Australia and New Zealand.

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    OnsitePart timeEntry level

    Providing customer experience · Exceeding sales targets · Building customer rapport

    Retail experience with desire to exceed sales and KPI targets; passion for menswear and customer experience; can-do attitude; interest in fashion; strong conversational skills.

  • Sales20 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Driving sales · Supporting store operations · Providing customer service

    Customer service experience in retail, hospitality or supermarket retail; full availability including late-night trade and weekends

  • Sales19 days ago

    Johnny Bigg Retail Sales Assistant- PART TIME Dress-Smart Hornby Outlet, NZ

    Johnny Bigg · 51-200 employees

    A fast-paced, high-volume men's fashion wear brand focused on customer service and quality menswear.

    Hornby, Canterbury
    OnsitePart timeNo experience needed

    Delivering customer service · Managing stock · Exceeding sales targets

    Passionate about customer service, keen interest in fashion, strong communication and presentation skills, previous retail experience preferred, available to work weekends.

  • Sales20 days ago

    Part Time Sales Assistant | BRAS N THINGS | The Palms

    Bras N Things NZ Ltd · 1001-5000 employees

    A lingerie retailer offering fashion and comfort, part of Hanes Brands Australasia.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsitePart timeNo experience needed

    Delivering customer service · Supporting store operations · Handling stock

    Passion for retail and customer service, initiative, clear communication, flexibility across weekdays/evenings/weekends, previous fashion retail experience valued but not essential.

  • Sales20 days ago

    Part Time Sales Assistant | BONDS Outlet | Onehunga

    Hanes New Zealand Limited · 1001-5000 employees

    A lingerie retailer offering fashion and comfort, part of Hanes Brands Australasia.

    Auckland
    $23.95 an hourOnsitePart timeNo experience needed

    Providing customer service · Supporting store operations · Handling stock

    Passion for retail and customer service, proactive attitude, clear communication, flexibility for weekdays/evenings/weekends, previous fashion retail experience valued but not essential.

  • Sales21 days ago
    Auckland
    Part time

    Providing customer service · Processing stock · Picking and packing orders

    Full availability from October 2026 to mid-January 2027, including weekends, late nights, Boxing Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day

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About sales assistant jobs in New Zealand

There are 84 roles open for sales assistant jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 21 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

Of these, 36 full time and 47 part time.

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