Expression of Interest - Department Managers for our South Island stores

Join us and experience Bunnings from the other side of the counter!

What’s in it for you when you’re part of our team:

• Team discount at Bunnings and other Wesfarmers brands including Kmart

• Access to over 100+ exclusive team member benefits across health, shopping, travel and stay, wealth, work and leave

• 12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of gender

• Fun stuff like annual festive gifts, discounted food and drinks at our Bunnings Cafe, and travelling store team member opportunities

• We’re genuinely invested in your career and no matter where you start with us, that pathway is yours to build

We are currently looking for expressions of interest for Department Managers for opportunities in 2026 in our stores across the South Island. We are looking for talented leaders who have ideally worked in retail looking for their next amazing challenge in the new year! We would love to hear from you if you are open to a change in 2026!

About the role:

As a Department Manager you will demonstrate a high level of energy and a real passion for leading a diverse team in a fast-paced retail environment.

Your work will provide meaningful contribution in the achievement to the day-to-day coaching of teams to drive business performance outcomes. Creating memorable experiences for our customers is something you focus on every day.

Your store will be your pride and joy - you'll use visual merchandising to your best advantage, aligning this to store marketing plans.
This role will involve some public holiday and weekend work.
What’s involved:

• Lead a team of direct reports

• Set an example of best service and support the team to deliver friendly and helpful advice to customers

• Coach the team on the right service behaviours

• Assist with inducting and training the team

• Ensure that merchandising standards fit with business requirements

Who we're looking for:

Our ideal candidate will have previous retail leadership experience, leading a department or similar, an individual with a strong passion for customer service and merchandising standards.

This role is results focussed, therefore the ability to achieve results by working closely with your team is a must and you are approachable and confident when interacting with team and customers.

You’ll need:

• Previous experience supervising a team in a fast-paced environment

• Proven ability to coach and develop others, providing feedback and getting the best out of a team

• Ability to be on your feet assisting with customers across a wide range of retail hours

• Hold an open, honest, and respectful communication style

• Have an eagerness to learn about new products.

When you’re ready to give this opportunity a Red Hot Go, all you’ll need to do is:

• Submit an application and complete an online chat interview (20 minutes)

• If successful, next step includes an online video interview (15 minutes)

• If you’re a match, we’ll invite you to an onsite meet and greet with our leaders (30 minutes)

Nau mai, haere mai - you’ll be part of a workplace where you’ll feel like you belong.

We love the diversity across our teams, brought together in an inclusive culture guided by our values. We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Join us in shaping a workplace that celebrates all voices, perspectives, and contributions and reflects the communities we serve across Aotearoa. We value te reo Māori and tikanga Māori, and we respect the whenua we do business on.

Please note, you must be age 15 or over to apply for a role at Bunnings.

We’re all about fairness at Bunnings, and our team’s here to support you every step of the way. If you need any adjustments, just let us know - we’re here to help. If you’ve got the experience, skills, and drive to grow - but don’t quite nail every part of the job description - we still want to hear from you. For support, contact us at [email protected].

Bunnings reserves the right to close job advertisements at any time, so we encourage you to apply early. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies, as we have a dedicated internal Talent Acquisition team managing all hiring processes.

About Us

Bunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand. We're proud to support project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry through our network of stores, trade centres, frame and truss sites and online.

At Bunnings, our purpose is simple: we’re here to inspire people to have a red hot go! Whether that's backing our team to grow, supporting customers to take on new projects, or helping communities make a real difference. By joining our passionate and diverse team, you will be part of a culture that encourages you to roll up your sleeves and build something great together. If you’re ready to have a go, apply today.

Please note if you are offered a role with us, background checks may be required. This can include police, employment, medical and qualification checks. If a police check search returns a criminal record, Bunnings will assess whether the record impacts your ability to perform the key requirements of the role.