Sales assistant - Power Garden - Ferrymead


Grow Your Career with Mitre 10 – Where Kiwis Make It Happen

Mitre 10 MEGA is a trusted name in home improvement and garden care, proudly serving Kiwi communities for decades. We currently have a full-time opportunity available for passionate, customer-focused individuals to join our Indoor/Power Garden department.

With Spring on the way - we will need more hands to help the busy team.

Rostered days will be Sunday - Thursday total hours per week 40.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Providing friendly, knowledgeable service and advice to customers
  • Supporting customers with their garden projects, dealing with unwanted weeds, sowing new lawns or wanting to purchase a new water blaster.
  • Keeping stock well-presented, replenished, and easy to shop
  • Building product knowledge to help customers find the right solutions
  • Working as part of a busy, supportive retail team

In Indoor/power Garden, you’ll be assisting with:

  • Garden powertools like hedge trimmers, line trimmers, and leaf blowers
  • Irrigation systems, hoses, and watering solutions
  • Fertilisers, pest control, and garden maintenance products 
  • Hand tools such as pruners, loppers, and trowels
  • Advising on plant care, placement, and seasonal gardening tips

What We’re Looking For

  • A positive attitude and genuine passion for customer service
  • Great communication skills and a willingness to learn
  • Interest in gardening, plants, or garden care products
  • Reliability, teamwork, and a proactive approach
  • Previous retail or garden centre experience is a bonus – but not essential
  • Legal right to work in New Zealand


Why You’ll Love Working With Us

  • Full training and ongoing support to help you succeed
  • Career development opportunities in a growing industry
  • A fun, inclusive team culture where your contributions are valued
  • Be part of a brand that helps Kiwis grow beautiful, thriving gardens


Ready to Apply?

We’d love to hear from you! But do note we are a drug free employer, you will be required to pass a drug test.

Apply now

Permanent (Full time)

Job no: X36OH26071011

Location: Canterbury, Christchurch, Mitre 10 MEGA Ferrymead

Closing Date: Wednesday, 5 August 2026