Store Manager

Baby Bunting is Australia & New Zealand's largest nursery specialty retailer, but we're much more than that. We're a growing community dedicated to supporting parents through every step of their journey. Our purpose? To share in the joy and provide support through the challenges of raising little ones by empowering parents to make the best choices for their families.

🚀 Ready to lead, inspire, and make a difference? If you’re all about awesome customer service, empowering teams, and supporting parents and caregivers—this is your moment! 🚀

If you're an experienced people leader with a passion for creating a supportive and high-energy environment, then this is the opportunity you've been waiting for!

📍 Location: Westgate

📅 Employment Type: Permanent full-time

🕒 Roster: Sunday - Thursday

Why Westgate?

📍 Our 5th store in NZ will be located in the heart of Westgate Shopping Centre – a vibrant retail hub with great transport links, free parking, a wide range of dining and shopping options, and a lively community atmosphere. This is your chance to work in a fresh, modern store environment while enjoying the convenience and energy of one of the region’s busiest retail destinations.

💼 About the Role

As Store Manager, you’ll be responsible for uplifting your team, fostering a culture where teamwork and collaboration thrive, and being the face of the Baby Bunting brand. We’re looking for someone who is as passionate about leading people as they are about delivering exceptional customer experiences!

Here’s what you’ll be doing:

💪 Lead & Motivate

Inspire your team to succeed, foster collaboration, and lead by example to keep everyone engaged and focused.

👶 Customer-First Focus

Deliver exceptional service, solve problems with care, and ensure every family feels valued.

🎯 Drive Store Success

Achieve sales targets, manage stock and presentation, and empower your team with product knowledge.

🌟 Foster a Positive Culture

Celebrate success, provide feedback, and help your team grow through coaching and development.

👀 About You:

You’re an experienced leader who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment and is driven by results. You know how to motivate and develop a team while delivering exceptional customer service.

What you bring to the team:

✅ Proven leadership experience in retail or similar roles

✅ A passion for inspiring your team and empowering others to succeed

✅ Excellent communication skills with a focus on team collaboration

✅ Strong commercial awareness and the ability to drive store results

✅ A hands-on approach, with a focus on maintaining high standards

🎁 The Perks & Benefits

• 🌱 Training pathways to support your growth and career development.
• 🛍 Amazing team discounts
• 👶 Paid parental leave to support you and your family.
• 💬 Employee Assistance Program for your wellbeing.
• 💸 Competitive salary plus performance-based incentives.
• 🎯 A supportive, friendly team culture that celebrates wins and supports your goals.

Please Note:

• Due to the intimate and personal nature of our work, successful applicants will also need to undergo a Ministry of Justice Check.