Explore just some of the careers available in New Zealand retail

Booksellers Aotearoa New Zealand is the national membership association for bookshops, championing books and bookselling across the motu since 1921. From its head office in Wellington, a small team of three, led by the Association Manager and guided by a board of working booksellers, runs services such as Booksellers Tokens and Gift Cards, the BookHub online bookshop directory, the Buying Group, and national campaigns like Bookshop Day. Its membership spans more than 100 bookshops nationwide, from small independents and secondhand dealers to chain, franchise, specialist and campus stores. Bookselling is mostly learned on the job, and Booksellers supports career growth through its annual conference, Book Industry Awards (including recognition for emerging booksellers), and scholarships that send booksellers to international events such as the BookPeople conference in Australia. Join a Booksellers member store to turn a love of reading into a career, with pathways from the shop floor into store management, bookshop ownership, or the wider publishing industry.

Normanby Fine Wines is redefining the wine and spirits experience in New Zealand, bringing together an exceptional selection of wines, Champagne, spirits and sake with relaxed wine bars and cafés in Auckland and Wellington. Founded and led by renowned wine industry expert Liz Wheadon, Normanby is built on a passion for great wine, outstanding customer service and creating an approachable, engaging environment for discovery. Our beautifully designed spaces combine retail, hospitality, art and unique tasting experiences, offering something truly different in the world of wine. With a growing presence and an exciting vision for the future, Normanby is a dynamic and inspiring place to work, where passionate people can share their knowledge, develop their expertise and be part of a business doing things differently.

Spark helps all of New Zealand win big in a digital world. As New Zealand’s leading telecommunications company, we connect millions of New Zealanders and support thousands of businesses, with our head office at Spark City in Auckland and 58 retail stores across the country. At the heart of our strategy, SPK-30, is our ambition: It’s better with Spark. Our industry moves at pace, and our people are empowered to embrace change, work together, keep learning and make a real impact for our customers, communities and Aotearoa. We offer exciting career pathways across retail and the wider Spark group, with learning and development opportunities to build new skills and grow your career.