start here. go anywhere.

Initially I joined as a team member as my mum wanted me out of the house in school holidays. I'm now responsible for our homeware range and a buying team.

applying for a job.

Applying for a job is an easy process at The Warehouse. I'm living proof that you can 'start here, go anywhere.'

The Recruitment Process

At The Warehouse, we are committed to making it as easy as possible for you to apply for a job. So what should you expect when you apply for a job with us?

From applying online through this website, to meeting your future Manager and team, we want to make sure that you get a true picture of what it will be like to work for us.

If you have any questions about our recruitment process, or would like to provide us with some feedback, please do so by emailing us on recruitment@thewarehouse.co.nz

Tailor your CV

Your CV is very important - it's your own personal brand. It should tell us about the skills and experiences you've gained through your career so far and provide dates, referees and current contact details. What is really impressive is if you highlight your achievements in each position. We also recommend that you attach a covering letter letting us know why you are applying for the role and why you believe your skills meet the requirements of the position.

You can find some great ideas on what works well in a CV on the Seek website. Click here to find out more.

How to apply online

If you've seen a position you would like to apply for, please take a few minutes to apply online. This won't take long and you can even attach a copy of your CV. Just follow the steps in the online application form. It's that easy.

When you have successfully submitted your application, you will receive a confirmation email. This lets you know we have received your application. As we often receive a large number of applications, you may not hear from us again for 2-3 weeks. Don't worry, your application is in our system and we will contact you.

Job Interview Process

Interviews are a really important part of the hiring process. They allow time for us to get to know you better and for you to get to know us too. The interview has some structured behavioural type questions but mostly it is informal and offers plenty of time for you to ask lots of questions. We need you to bring your signed application form and completed criminal history check to the interview.

In some instances, you may need to attend a second interview to give us the opportunity to ask you further questions. You may also get to meet the team.

We want you to do well in the interview so please come prepared. Make sure you have a sound understanding of who we are. This website is full of everything you need to know. From detailed information on our business and how it works to an insight into our culture and our people - you'll find it all here. We expect you to do your homework on us. And we hope you'll have plenty of questions which will put us on the spot too.

Psychological Assessment

If you are applying for a manager role, it is likely that you will be asked to complete a psychological assessment during the interview process. The two types of assessments we use are personality and ability tests. Personality assessments allow us to gain a better understanding of your interpersonal style, customer focus and work attitudes (including leadership potential). Ability assessments help us understand your ability to critically analyse words and/or numbers. Our psychological assessments are conducted through an external company called Added Insight. Click here to trial a sample of the types of ability tests you would expect to complete. We use the Critical Reasoning Test Battery 2, General Reasoning Test and Graduate Reasoning Tests.

what's special about us.

One of the reasons I wanted to join The Warehouse was the sign on the front door I noticed when I came in for an interview that said "Through these doors walk New Zealand's finest employees."

benefits & perks.

Before I joined The Warehouse, I read an article that talked about the contribution the company made to the community, the annual Conference it ran for team members and how the company gave team members a day off for their birthday. It convinced me.