Careers

ABOUT OUR ROLE

We're looking for a passionate person - who lives our values of being friendly, curious, responsive and knowledgeable - to join our team.

This is a full-time position working Sunday to Thursday, approx. 38 hours, at our Ellerslie store. Some flexibility to work at other Central and South Auckland stores is required.

ABOUT YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

In addition to customer service and keeping the shop looking amazing, you'll be providing advice and education for pet owners, to help their dogs and cats eat their way to better health with a species appropriate, 'raw meaty bones' diet.

We sell frozen pet food – lots of it! Our shops get regular deliveries, so as well as being great with the customers and their pets, you'll need to be strong, active and willing to get 'stuck in', in order to unpack deliveries and keep the freezers fully stocked.

Key responsibilities include:

• Customer service and case management
• Stock management & stock control including restocking freezers
• Day to day running of the shop
• Maintenance of customer records and internal communications

ABOUT YOU

Our ideal candidate will:

• Have experience in retail and an excellent customer service focus
• Have strong, effective communication skills and good interpersonal skills
• Be flexible and able to multitask effectively
• Demonstrate a good work ethic & attention to detail
• Be able to work well independently and as part of a team
• Be passionate about natural animal health & well being
• Have background knowledge/personal experience of raw feeding cats/dogs, or a strong interest in raw feeding
• Have no issues with lifting heavy boxes (up to 20kgs) of stock

Applicants for this position must have the right to work in New Zealand.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

This is a unique opportunity to be involved in a growing, sustainable, NZ-owned and operated company that truly cares about their people and their product.

We offer a development-focused environment and positive team culture. Hourly rate will be dependent upon skills and experience and employees enjoy a staff discount.

TO APPLY

Submit your CV along with a cover letter explaining why you want to work with Raw Essentials to hr@rawessentials.co.nz. A full job description is available on request.

ABOUT OUR ROLE

We are looking for a hard-working and reliable team-player to work within our small packing team, as you pack raw food and treats for our Raw Essentials stores.

You will be responsible for:

• Packing and labeling raw, freeze dried food and treat products for our stores
• Complying with food control plans and maintaining a safe, clean work environment
• Assist with stock control and freezer maintenance
• Assist with other kitchen and warehouse duties as required.

This role is part-time, between 20-30 hours per week. Ideally starting at 7:30am, although we are flexible for the right candidate.

We are proud of our team approach, so from time to time, you may be asked to help deliver our product within Auckland (subject to having a clean manual drivers' licence).

ABOUT YOU

To be successful, you will:

• Be reliable, able to follow instructions and take direction well.
• Be comfortable working in a production environment with raw materials (including chicken and duck frames, turkey necks, lamb brisket and other raw meat) and adhere to our health and safety guidelines at all times.
• Have a good level of fitness and strength as you will be required to regularly lift 20kg boxes - if you have back issues, this is not the job for you.

Applicants for this position must have the right to work in New Zealand.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a growing, sustainability-focused, NZ-owned company. We offer a development-focused environment and positive team culture. Hourly rate will be dependent upon skills and experience and employees enjoy a staff discount.

TO APPLY

Submit your CV along with a cover letter explaining why you want to work with Raw Essentials to hr@rawessentials.co.nz. A full job description is available on request.