Job Description

Due to an internal promotion, we’re looking for an Assistant Store Manager to join our New Plymouth store—one of our top 3 in New Zealand.

It may have a smaller footprint, but it’s a fast-paced, high-volume environment where people leadership and health & safety come first. We’re looking for someone who can lead from the front, build strong team culture, and bring calm, steady leadership into a busy store.

With strong support around you, this is a great opportunity to step into a well-run site where team engagement, safety and customer experience really matter.

• Enjoy the flexibility of working only 1 in every 3 weekends! Perfect for maintaining a healthy work-life balance
• Competitive salary, weekly pay and achievable bonus potential
• Significant discounts across Supercheap Auto and Macpac
• An exciting career - as our business grows, so do the opportunities for our people

What’s in it for you?

Be rewarded with great work-life balance, group wide career and development opportunities along with:

• Inclusive & Supportive Culture: Join a diverse, inclusive workplace where you can bring your whole self to work and grow your career.
• Innovation & Recognition: Thrive in a culture that champions innovation, collaboration, and celebrates your contributions through a dedicated recognition platform.
• Wellbeing Focus: Benefit from wellbeing initiatives, including 24/7 support through the Sonder app.
• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy corporate rates on travel, fitness, insurance, entertainment, and more, plus great team discounts through our Perks Program.
• Parental Support: Access generous Parental Leave from day one, supporting both primary and secondary carers.

We don’t just sell products; we’re about inspiring our customers to get the most out of their leisure time and we want the same for our team.

About the role

As an Assistant Store Manager, you're key in supporting the Store Manager to help your store reach its full sales potential, operate smoothly, and create a positive, engaging work environment. To thrive here, you should ideally have:

• Management or leadership experience, leading by example and delivering exceptional customer service. Retail experience is not essential—we’re more interested in how you lead and show up for your team.
• The ability to motivate, inspire, and develop a passionate, high-performing team.
• Eager to learn all aspects of automotive retail, you bring the Super, we’ll deliver the Auto.
• Operational know-how in visual merchandising, stock control, loss prevention, and performance reporting.
• Commitment to safety, ensuring compliance with WHS programs and a safe work environment.

Mechanical experience is a bonus, not a must! We welcome a variety of skills and encourage anyone interested to apply – your unique background could be exactly what we’re looking for!

Join us to make your career SUPER!

We are one of Australasia’s largest retailers and owner of iconic brands: Supercheap Auto, Macpac, BCF and rebel (AU).

We believe diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are essential to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that strengthen our teams and help us innovate, and we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels they belong and can reach their full potential. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process or workplace accommodation to perform at your best, please let us know in your application.

A note to candidates: This is a human-led recruitment process, and every application is reviewed by our Australian Talent Acquisition team. (And yes, this was proudly written by a human too!)

Applications are assessed as they are received and the closing date subject to change.