About this opportunity
Brighter Futures Start here - Kmart Aotearoa
Kia Ora! At Kmart, we’ve been making everyday living brighter for over 50 years. Today, across 450+ stores and a 55,000-strong team, we’re one of Australia and New Zealand’s most loved retailers, and we’re just getting started.
Making everyday living brighter, from Whangārei to Invercargill – our team brings good value and good vibes to everyday New Zealander's.
Want to be part of this journey? Explore careers: Kmart Careers
The Rewards You Deserve
✅ Competitive salary + bonus potential
✅ Team member discounts across Kmart & Bunnings
✅ Career pathways across Kmart Group and Wesfarmers
✅ Ongoing leadership development and support
Lead. Inspire. Deliver.
Kmart Department Managers are crucial to our success, leading teams to deliver high standards of customer experience through effective merchandising, replenishment, and customer service.
Requiring strong product knowledge and the ability to adapt to changing priorities, whilst ensuring a safe and compliant store environment through effective process execution and team leadership.
As both process leaders and implementers of key business initiatives, they confidently navigate complexity to keep the store running smoothly and deliver strong results.
What you’ll be doing
This role will lead our apparel team in the brand-new Kmart Westgate store, working in our amazing Plan C+ store. Our Department Managers lead from the front, in this hands-on role, you will be working majority of your role on the shop floor, delivering a great customer experience.
✅ Leadership & Motivation – Lead by example through a hands-on approach, working alongside team members to provide support, foster collaboration, and motivate individuals to achieve shared goals and high performance.
✅ Strategic Thinking – Address process breakdowns with speed and attention to detail, using data, metrics, and benchmarks to drive effective solutions.
✅ Relationship Building – Share information transparently to avoid surprises and involve others where appropriate to achieve individual and team goals.
✅ Operational Excellence - Focus on both processes and outcomes, continuously improving ways of working by adapting methods to eliminate inefficiencies and wasted effort.
✅ Resilience & Adaptability – Learn from mistakes and adjust quickly, demonstrating the ability to adapt and build capability when facing new situations.
✅ Growth Mindset – Apply new concepts and approaches to solve problems, embracing continuous learning and supporting team members to feel confident through change and improvement initiatives.
If you’re ready to lead with confidence and make an impact in a fast-paced retail environment, this is your opportunity to shine.
At Kmart Aotearoa, we celebrate the diversity of the communities we serve and are committed to creating inclusive environments where everyone feels valued and respected.
We’re proud to make our recruitment process accessible and welcoming for all. If you need workplace adjustments, email us at kmartgroupcareers@kmart.com.au.
Apply now and take the next step in your leadership career with Kmart. Explore careers via the link in bio!
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