Ko wai mātou - About us:

Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders since 1885. Today, our 11,000-strong team of kaimahi and volunteer works across Aotearoa to enhance the health and wellbeing of our communities. From responding to 111 calls to supporting people to stay healthy through our mahi in health education, access, and monitoring, we are making life-changing differences every day.

He aha te tūranga - About the role: 

Our Op Shop teams do fantastic work in the community selling affordable pre-loved goods, and this helps to fund our essential, lifesaving services and community initiatives. We are looking for volunteer drivers and retail assistants to join our fantastic Timaru store. 

The role will be based at Timaru Store 5 Butler Street, Timaru Central, Canterbury 7910

Volunteer Driver:

As a store driver, you will be working alongside an experienced volunteer to deliver pre-loved goods in Timaru. Ideally you will have a good level of physical fitness, as the role will involve lifting and moving furniture with another driver.

We are seeking someone to work alongside another volunteer for collections and deliveries. At this stage it is every Tuesday - Hours 9.30am - 4pm (the day could be changed if needed but flexibility is important)

A full, clean, New Zealand driver's licence is essential. 

Store Volunteer: 

There's plenty of variety in this role, you could be doing anything from:

• serving customers
• cash handling
• sorting donated goods
• visual merchandising
• tidying the store

The time slots most in need of volunteers are Wednesday and Thursday, 9:30 am–1:00 pm. Other times are also welcome.

Ko wai koe - About you:

We're looking for caring individuals keen to give back to their community.  Retail experience is great but not essential.  If you're keen to learn, enthusiastic and reliable, then we can teach you the skills you need.  

The recruitment process will involve:

• an interview with the store manager
• a criminal record check 
• a current, full NZ Driver License (for driving role)

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply

If you are at least 18 years old, and are keen to join our Op Shop team click the "I'm interested" and apply now!

Looking for the store location and contact info? Click here for details: https://www.stjohn.org.nz/shop/retail-stores/ 

At Hato Hone St John, we embrace diversity, welcoming everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We value unique perspectives, fostering inclusivity to better serve our communities, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs.

E pōhiritia nei e mātou, te whānau o Hato Hone St John, ngā rereketanga o ia tāngata ki te haramai. E āwhinatia e mātou i ngā whakaaro rereke, kia mahi pai i roto i ngā hāpori katoa. Ko ta mātou nei haepapa, kia hangaia tātahi āhuru mōwai mā tātou, kia mahi haumaru ai.

If you need accommodations for accessibility, please reach out to the recruiter listed for equitable participation in our recruitment process

Research shows that women and people from under-represented groups are less likely to apply for roles when their experience doesn’t match the job description perfectly. If you’re excited and think you have what it takes, we want to hear from you! Even if your experience doesn’t align 100%. Please apply or contact the recruitment advisor listed on the advertisement for a kōrero.