Key Holder and Stock Coordinator | Merchant 1948

Merchant 1948 | Footwear with heritage, designed for modern life

We’re Merchant 1948 – a New Zealand family business putting shoes on feet since 1948. With over 30 stores across Aotearoa and Melbourne, we’re known for premium leather footwear, considered design, and warm, expert service.

Our stores are more than retail spaces – they’re places where generations of customers come for timeless style, great craftsmanship, and genuine connection.

Love retail and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes?

We’re looking for a Stock Coordinator / Keyholder & Stock Coordinator to join our team at the Dunedin store.

This is a key role supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of the store. You’ll be the go-to person for stock management, organisation, and replenishment, while also supporting the team on the shop floor. In some stores, this role will also include keyholding responsibilities, such as opening or closing the store and supporting operations when the Store Manager is away and of course helping our customers find the perfect shoes! 

If you’re organised, hands-on, and enjoy being part of a team that takes pride in doing things well, this could be the perfect next step in your retail career.

Here’s what’s on offer

Role: Stock Coordinator / Keyholder & Stock Coordinator
Rostered Hours: 32 
Minimum Hours: Monday 8.30-4,Tuesday 9.30-3,Wednesday 9.30-6, Thursday 10.30-6, Friday 8.30-2
Hourly Rate: $25  + bonus potential!

What your day will look like

Helping our customers to find the perfect shoes! 

Managing deliveries and stock processes with accuracy and care

Keeping stock organised and replenished to maintain strong product availability

Supporting the wider team to create a seamless customer experience

Maintaining high standards of store presentation, organisation, and stockroom management

Collaborating with store leadership on stock levels, reporting, and store operations

Supporting with opening and closing the store and running smooth shifts

Reaching sales goals and enjoying the rewards that come with them

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

Have strong organisational and time management skills

Are calm under pressure and solutions-focused

Have experience in stock handling, inventory, retail, or customer service (ideal, but not essential)

Enjoy working behind the scenes while still being part of the wider team

Are confident, responsible, and happy to lead by example 

Have a great eye for detail and presentation

Bring a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and flexibility

What you’ll get from us

A free pair of shoes every season

Generous staff discounts

Monthly bonuses when targets are achieved

Referral bonuses for bringing great people into the team

Supportive, down-to-earth, values-led leadership

Access to EAP when you need extra support

A chance to grow your retail career with a respected brand that has real history

Sound like your kind of role?
Apply now – we’d love to hear from you.