Zone Manager

Kmart Australia Limited

Zone Manager leading 14 Kmart stores across New Zealand for enhanced customer experiences and team development. Driving productivity and sales growth while managing operational budgets and team development.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeManukau • 🇳🇿 New ZealandMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong multi-site retail operational leadership with a focus on team development, customer experience enhancement, and financial management. Proven ability to drive sales growth and improve store productivity while fostering a positive team culture.

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Multi-Site Retail Operational ExperienceTeam Leadership and CoachingBudget and Financial ManagementCustomer Experience EnhancementStakeholder Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Budget ManagementSales Growth StrategiesOperational EfficiencyCost Reduction TechniquesPerformance Metrics Analysis

Soft Skills

Team DevelopmentCultural BuildingCustomer FocusInnovationChange Management

Industry Keywords

Retail ManagementKmartNew Zealand RetailTeam CultureCustomer Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead 14 Kmart stores across New Zealand in the North Zone, requiring frequent travel.
Improve the Kmart shopping experience and make stores the best place to work.
Drive exceptional results, innovation, and change.
Focus on increasing store productivity and driving sales growth.
Manage remuneration and reduce the Cost of Doing Business (CODB).
Develop team members and build a strong team culture.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven multi-site retail operational experience, consistently delivering results and smooth daily operations.
Skilled at leading and coaching a diverse rōpū (team), focusing on whakawhanaketanga (development) and building a strong team culture.
Ngā uara (values) that reflect a strong commitment to haumaru (safety), always thinking about the kiritaki (customer), and a belief in encouraging your team to whakatōmene ake (reach higher).
Demonstrated commitment to achieving high end results with budget and financial management, including wage control.
Collaborate across many Stakeholder functions to deliver results.
Enhance the overall customer experience for your wider community.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working through our Flex Where, Flex When, Flex Well policy.
A dynamic learning and support program.
Competitive remuneration.
A discount card for Kmart, Target, Officeworks and Bunnings, plus other benefits.
An inclusive, fun recognition program.
A bonus program (where eligible).
Development opportunities across Kmart Group (comprised of Kmart & Target) as well as the broader Wesfarmers Group.
Wesfarmers Share Plan access (where eligible).