Activities Organiser

Join us and experience Bunnings from the other side of the counter!

What’s in it for you when you’re part of our team:

• Team discount at Bunnings and other Wesfarmers brands including Kmart

• Access to over 100+ exclusive team member benefits across health, shopping, travel and stay, wealth, work and leave

• 12 weeks paid parental leave, regardless of gender

• Fun stuff like annual festive gifts, discounted food and drinks at our Bunnings Cafe, and travelling store team member opportunities

• We’re genuinely invested in your career and no matter where you start with us, that pathway is yours to build

About the role: 

At Bunnings, we are committed to participating in the communities in which we operate. We do this by contributing to local, regional and national causes, charities and organisations throughout Australia and New Zealand. The role of the Activities Organiser is to help drive meaningful and active participation in our wide range of local community groups. As the Activities Organiser you will play a key part in facilitating a variety of in store and community-based activities that enhance the shopping experience for our customers, as well as build and strengthen existing relationships within the local community.  

What's involved: 

• Organise, implement and manage all store activities and in-store vibe including kids activities, ‘Do-It-Yourself' workshops, supplier demonstrations, family nights and event planning

• Visit local schools and community groups to deliver workshops and community projects 

• Manage donations and fundraising activities for our local schools and community groups  

• Assist in managing existing and new relationships with our community groups and be the key point of contact at their local Bunnings

• Promote and communicate store events and activities, liaising with both internal and external stakeholders.

Who we’re looking for: 

You are a community minded individual who enjoys participating in and supporting local schools and community groups. We are looking for someone who is approachable, friendly, and who brings a diverse mindset and a passion for helping the local community. We’re genuinely invested in your career and no matter where you start with us, that pathway is yours to build.

You’ll need: 

• A genuine passion for supporting and being involved in the community 

• An ability to influence and motivate the team in store 

• Confidence to grow and maintain relationships 

• Creativity to design and deliver workshops and activities 

• Ability to be organised, plan events and manage your time effectively.

When you’re ready to give this opportunity a Red Hot Go, all you’ll need to do is:

• Submit an application and complete an online chat interview(20 minutes)

• If successful, next step includes an online video interview(15 minutes)

• If you’re a match, we’ll invite you to an onsite meet and greet with our leaders(20 minutes)

Nau mai, haere mai - you’ll be part of a workplace where you’ll feel like you belong.

We love the diversity across our teams, brought together in an inclusive culture guided by our values. We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, cultural backgrounds, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities. Join us in shaping a workplace that celebrates all voices, perspectives, and contributions and reflects the communities we serve across Aotearoa. We value te reo Māori and tikanga Māori, and we respect the whenua we do business on.

Please note, you must be age 15 or over to apply for a role at Bunnings.

We’re all about fairness at Bunnings, and our team’s here to support you every step of the way. If you need any adjustments, just let us know - we’re here to help. If you’ve got the experience, skills, and drive to grow - but don’t quite nail every part of the job description - we still want to hear from you. For support, contact us atjobs@bunnings.co.nz.

Bunnings reserves the right to close job advertisements at any time, so we encourage you to apply early. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies, as we have a dedicated internal Talent Acquisition team managing all hiring processes.

About Us

Bunnings is the leading retailer of home improvement and lifestyle products in Australia and New Zealand. We're proud to support project builders, commercial tradespeople and the housing industry through our network of stores, trade centres, frame and truss sites and online.

At Bunnings, our purpose is simple: we’re here to inspire people to have a red hot go! Whether that's backing our team to grow, supporting customers to take on new projects, or helping communities make a real difference. By joining our passionate and diverse team, you will be part of a culture that encourages you to roll up your sleeves and build something great together. If you’re ready to have a go, apply today.

Please note if you are offered a role with us, background checks may be required. This can include police, employment, medical and qualification checks. If a police check search returns a criminal record, Bunnings will assess whether the record impacts your ability to perform the key requirements of the role.

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