Assistant Manager

Are you craving a fresh direction — one where your passion for fashion, people, and leadership collide?

Welcome to Barkers Max Group. We’re not just offering a job — we’re offering a career with purpose, style, and serious perks.

Why Join Us?

Competitive industry salary

Performance-based incentives

Great staff discounts across Barkers and Max

Ongoing training and development

Generous product allowance to get you started

We’re proudly 100% New Zealand owned and operated — and we lead the way in ethical and sustainable retail. When you work with us, you’re part of something bigger.

The Role: Assistant Manager – Newmarket

We’re on the hunt for a retail rockstar to help lead our high-performing Newmarket store. This is a full-time, 40‑hour role with the opportunity to take the reins two days a week — the perfect platform to show us what you’ve got and grow into more.

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

Bring good energy and genuine enthusiasm to everything you do

Love helping people feel confident through sharp styling and standout service

Are passionate about building a positive, high-performing team culture

Know how to inspire and lead others to be their best

If this sounds like your kind of vibe, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now — your next chapter starts here.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
• How many years of retail management experience do you have?
• Do you have customer service experience?
• Do you have visual merchandising experience?
• Do you have experience working towards targets and KPIs?
• What's the largest size team you have managed?
• Have you worked in a role where you were responsible for stock control?
• How many years' experience do you have in the retail industry?