Retail Assistant Position

Retail Assistant Position

by Rosie Carroll

Nifty is hiring!
We’re looking for a Part-Time Retail Assistant @ Nifty in Ōtautahi/Christchurch. This is a permanent position.

We’re on the lookout for someone special to join our small team! Starting around October 2025, we’re hiring a retail assistant to work:

  • Fridays: 9.30am – 5.45pm

  • Saturdays: 9.30am – 5.15pm
    (with potential for extra hours over summer)

Because there’s a lot to learn here, we’re ideally looking for someone who’s excited to stick around for a couple of years and grow with us.

The role includes:

  • Delivering great customer service in-store

  • Assisting with the consignment process

  • Merchandising & styling stock on the shop floor

  • Helping create a welcoming and inspiring store experience

  • Comfortable being involved in social media content (if needed)

Who we’re looking for:

  • Previous retail experience

  • A genuine love for pre-loved & vintage clothing

  • Pre-existing knowledge of brands and trends

  • Reliable, enthusiastic, and ready to contribute to a friendly small business environment

  • Must be available to work over the Christmas/New Year period (our busiest time of year!)

What we offer:

  • A fun, creative, fashion-focused workplace

  • The chance to develop a deep knowledge of vintage and consignment retail

  • A supportive team who values your input and growth

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a cover letter about why you’d be a great fit for our store to rosie@niftymarkets.co.nz (please include your availability during the week/summer). 

Applications close September 29 2025.