Brighter Futures Start here As Australia’s biggest and most loved retailer, we’ve been brightening up everyday life for families for over 50 years. At our stores, distribution centres, and offices in Australia and New Zealand. All around the globe. Our diverse and inclusive 47,000 strong team come together for a common cause. Giving families easy access to our on-trend products and incredibly low prices – it’s the heart of everything we do. As a leader in the retail market, we’re optimistic about our future and yours. We’re relentless in our pursuit for results, but changing at a rapid rate, giving you challenging work that you’ll be proud of. We celebrate your uniqueness and individuality. Because at Kmart it’s not just what you do, it’s who you are that makes every day living brighter. Join the team We currently have an amazing opportunity for a Zone Manager to lead 14 Kmart stores across New Zealand, North Zone (frequent travel will be required). Reporting to the Country Manager, the key focus of this role is to lead store teams in making everyday living brighter for our customers, by improving the Kmart shopping experience and making our stores the best place to work. What you’ll be doing To be successful in this role you will have a drive to achieve exceptional results, an appetite for innovation and change, and the ability to execute Kmart’s strategic pillars across your remit. A passion for team development is essential (your stores will be ‘talent factories’) with an equal focus on your performance and the performance of your direct reports. You will focus on increasing store productivity, remuneration management, reducing the CODB and driving sales growth. To be considered for this role you must have: <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Proven multi-site retail operational experience, consistently delivering results and smooth daily operations.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Skilled at leading and coaching a diverse rōpū (team), focusing on whakawhanaketanga (development) and building a strong team culture.</li> <li>Ngā uara (values) that reflect a strong commitment to haumaru (safety), always thinking about the kiritaki (customer), and a belief in encouraging your team to whakatōmene ake (reach higher)</li> <li>Demonstrated commitment to achieving high end results with budget and finacial management, including wage control. </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Collarorate across may Stakeholder functions to deliver results. </li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Enhance the overall customer experience for your wider community. </li> </ul> Benefits we’ll offer you: <ul type="disc"> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Flexible working through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy. This role can suit you, with a combination of working from home, on the road and in stores.</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">A dynamic learning and support program</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Competitive remuneration</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">A discount card for Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Bunnings, plus other benefits</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">An inclusive, fun recognition program</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">A bonus program (where eligible)</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Development opportunities across Kmart Group (comprised of Kmart & Target) as well as the broader Wesfarmers Group</li> <li style="font-family:verdana, geneva, sans-serif;font-size:10.0pt">Wesfarmers Share Plan access (where eligible). </li> </ul> We’re here to make everyday living brighter From humble beginnings in Burwood East, Victoria, in 1969, we’re now an essential part of 300 communities, and proud of it! From bedding to apparel to kitchenware and beyond. We’re designing and creating the products people reach for every day. In-store, online, or Click & Collect – getting the products we love into the hands of happy customers is what we aim to do best. From the remote outback to coastal towns and big cities, and everywhere in-between. We’re progressive in our pursuit to create seamless customer journeys for satisfied shoppers. A place you can belong We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities in which we operate. We are committed to creating inclusive and safe environments where all our team members can contribute and succeed. We believe that all team members should feel valued, respected and safe, and strive to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and welcoming, with applications encouraged from all candidates. We encourage you to tell us about any workplace adjustments that you would like, by emailing <a style="color:#0563c1;text-decoration:underline">[email protected] </a>If you would like to explore a career with Kmart and this sounds like the perfect role for you – apply now! Phone screening and interviews will occur prior to the closing date of this advertisement. Candidates interested in this position should apply directly to this advertisement as we are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies. As part of our recruitment process, we will be conducting Pre-Employment Checks with our successful candidates – this will include a police check. Talent Acquisition will provide further updates to candidates as they progress through our recruitment process.

Kmart NZ - Zone Manager North Locations (Manukau, AUK, NZ) @ K MART Australia Ltd

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