Retail Assistant ~ Part time
We're hiring!
About Uncommon
Dive into a world of fashion at Uncommon! Our passionate team curates a vibrant boutique brimming with unique, carefully selected pieces. Step into our Tannery home in Christchurch's East to experience a colourful world of style. From our buzzing store to our online shop, we're sending iconic pieces across NZ and beyond every day. Join our fun, fashionable crew and immerse yourself in this exciting opportunity.
We offer
- A friendly and supportive and working environment that nurtures your growth and development
- Generous staff discount
- Awesome location
- An insight inside into how a small business operates, this role is perfect for anyone wishing to get their foot in the door in the fashion industry.
The role
1-2 days per week, including at least one weekend day. Your primary task will be to deliver exceptional customer service and assist and support the Store Manager in day-to-day operations of the business.
A day in your role at Uncommon may look like:
- Helping our wonderful customers find pieces they love
- Processing our online orders
- Processing new deliveries and publishing to our website
- Merchandising new stock on the shop floor
- Creating content for socials
- Responding to customer enquiries
- Keeping the store organised and clean
About you
We are looking for a dynamic individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and possess the ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously. Initiative and proactivity are essential traits we value, as we need team members who can think on their feet, identify opportunities, and take action without constant supervision. Our ideal candidates embrace a busy workday, finding energy and motivation in a lively atmosphere filled with a variety of responsibilities.
Your key attributes:
- Creative
- Methodical and organised
- High attention to detail
- Confident when communicating with a diverse range of people
- Ability to self-motivate and work well solo or in a team
- A confident stylist with great sales skills
- You enjoy being in front of and behind a camera
- Strong computer literacy
- Social media & Meta experience would be an advantage but not essential.
To be considered for this role please email your CV and cover letter in PDF format to abby@uncommonshop.co.nz by Tuesday 7th July 2026.