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The Shelter is New Zealand's leading concept store. A space where the world's best designers incubate and bring to life creative ideas. Housing brands such as MM6 Maison Margiela, Issey Miyake, taylor alongside premium homewares, beauty and lifestyle products, The Shelter is a contemporary space that offers a relaxed artistic experience for the discerning shopper. Our roles vary throughout Sales, Managerial, Design, Production, Marketing and Online with our store based in Ponsonby, Auckland and an Auckland Head Office base. To be considered for any future roles that may appear please email through your CV to office@theshelter.co.nz or explore our open positions by clicking on the job titles on the right of this page.

3 open positions

Retail Store Manager | High Fashion

Do you love fashion and dream about taking the next step in your retail career?

taylor is a leading New Zealand fashion brand defined by impeccable tailoring, fabrication and attention to detail.

At taylor, we love to foster individual creativity and experimentation, while ensuring garments are incredibly wearable. We love that feeling you get when you purchase something special, and the way it enables you to have an amazing day whenever you wear it.

We are currently seeking a special someone to emulate our sales success and lead our Newmarket boutique as the Retail Manager. You should be 100% people focused, highly supportive and maintain a positive culture in our beautiful store.

You'll either be an experienced Retail Manager or an experienced high end fashion Sales Assistant ready to take the next step in your career with a minimum of 2 - 3 years' experience. You have an eye for fashion and styling, enjoying making women look fabulous. Responsibilities in this role are everything from sales to customer service, team leadership, and event management to visual merchandising.

What is in it for you?

  • opportunities for training, development and career growth
  • bonus/incentive scheme, along with other staff rewards
  • a fantastic wardrobe
  • access to our great resources to develop your team and culture
  • the freedom to merchandise and use your own creativity
  • daily contact with the designer and the ability to influence the range
  • working in a luxury fit out, with beautiful high end products

Your sales success is evident, with experience in stock control and loss prevention, ensuring VM standards, hosting VIP evenings and providing your customers with a shopping experience that builds trust and loyalty. Along with this you have great attention to detail, are computer literate, commercially savvy, have excellent communication skills and personal presentation.

Based in our Newmarket Store on Teed Street, the role is full time, Tuesday-Saturday.

Sound like you? Apply below or email your C.V. and Cover Letter to Kerri at brand@taylorboutique.co.nz.

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THE SHELTER ASSISTANT MANAGER

Do you love high fashion and dream about taking the next step in your retail and buying career?

The Shelter is New Zealand's leading concept store. A space where the world's best designers incubate and bring to life creative ideas. Housing brands such as MM6 Maison Margiela, Issey Miyake, taylor and Jimmy D alongside premium beauty and lifestyle products, The Shelter is a contemporary space that offers a relaxed artistic experience for the discerning shopper.

We are currently seeking a stylish individual to emulate our sales success and help lead the direction of our store as the 2IC. You should be 100% people focused, highly supportive and maintain a positive culture in our beautiful store.

You'll be an experienced retail stylist and sales person ready to take the next step in your career with a minimum of 1-2 years’ experience. You have an eye for fashion and styling, with a particular flair for curating a range of desirable products.

Your key responsibilities in this role include:

  • assisting the manager with leadership of our internationally curated concept store
  • input into the buying selection of local and international fashion and lifestyle brands
  • developing junior staff with training and support
  • maintaining store performance to the highest level
  • customer relationship management with our wonderful clients
  • visual merchandising
  • event management
  • working alongside the marketing team

What is in it for you?

  • experience to build on your retail career and learn about the most coveted international fashion brands
  • access to our great resources to help develop your team and culture
  • the freedom to assist in store merchandising and use your own creativity
  • daily contact with the designers providing the ability to influence the ranges
  • bonus/incentive scheme, along with other staff rewards
  • a fantastic wardrobe
  • working in a luxury fit out, with beautiful high end products

Your sales success is evident, with experience in stock control and loss prevention, ensuring VM standards, hosting VIP evenings and providing your customers with a shopping experience that builds trust and loyalty. Along with this you have great attention to detail, are computer literate, commercially savvy, have excellent communication skills and personal presentation.

Based in Ponsonby, we are looking to fill 25-30 hours per week including weekend days.

Sound like you? Email your C.V. and Cover Letter to brand@taylorboutique.co.nz.


Apply now

CASUAL RETAIL STYLISTS

Do you love fashion and dream about working with high end fashion?

We are always on the look out for special people to emulate our sales success in our Casual Sales Assistant roles throughout Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

You have to be 100% people focused, highly supportive and maintain a positive culture in our boutiques working with our store Managers as a team.

You’ll be an experienced high end fashion Sales Assistant with an eye for fashion and styling, enjoying immensely making women look fabulous. Applicant must be flexible and be able to work at least 1 day a week and be flexible on the days needed.

What is in it for you?

  • opportunities for training, development and career growth
  • bonus/incentive scheme, along with other staff rewards
  • a fantastic wardrobe
  • daily contact with the designer and the ability to influence the range
  • working in a luxury fit out, with beautiful high end products

Sounds like you? CLICK HERE to e-mail Kerri our Brand Development Manager at brand@taylorboutique.co.nz & apply by sending your covering letter and CV through in strictest confidence.

Apply now