If you love helping people and have a positive can-do attitude we want you! We strive to ensure that we're making a difference to the lives of our staff and the health of our planet. And with a staff approval rating consistently above 90% we're confident that you'll enjoy being part of our team. Here's what our staff say about working for Commonsense:
“I am extremely satisfied with my work here. Such a great atmosphere with the right balance of fun and hard work... I have never felt so respected and looked after in a workplace. Feel very supported and encouraged, and I love all my workmates, customers and work."
“Overall, Commonsense is an excellent place to work. There is a strong sense of community, and managers are generally accommodating to staffs' needs.”
“It's a really kind, compassionate and supportive place to work.”
“It’s a privilege to work in an environment where everyone is respected and valued. Generous staff incentives, discounts and opportunities to grow.”
Read more about our purpose and values.
Online applications can be made at any time. Apply now! We'll get back to you if we wish to pursue your application further. Please note that we receive a high number of applications and will not necessarily respond to them all.
From time-to-time we advertise specific roles in our stores & operations. Please scroll down to see if there any currently on offer.
Current vacancies
Lower Hutt
Retail Health Specialist
Commonsense Lower Hutt is a busy organic retail store catering for people buying organic food, allergy-free food and environmentally friendly products. We are currently recruiting for two roles in our natural health department, one 32 hour position working Wednesday to Saturday and also a 15h hour a week position covering Sunday & Monday.
These roles will be responsible for ordering and retailing health and beauty products and providing advice to customers, in line with relevant qualifications and experience.
The successful applicant will be responsible for:
• ordering health and cosmetic products and maintaining stock levels
• proactive retailing with exemplary customer service
• supporting customers with information about products, health and nutrition
• displays and merchandising
• contributing to a positive and supportive workplace environment
Qualification and experience as a naturopath, nutritionist or medical herbalist is ideal but if you have any experience in natural health retailing we'd love to hear from you!
Please apply here or for more information please contact Store Manager Tori Buttle.
Kilbirnie
Senior Store Worker
Full time - Includes 1 weekend day.
Our Kilbirnie store is looking for a full-time store worker to be responsible for all aspects of store work including providing excellent customer service, stock management, ordering, and cash handling.
This is an excellent opportunity to develop and grow within the store and would suit someone who is flexible, proactive and eager to learn all the elements of retailing.
Retail experience ideal.
Please apply here or for more information please contact Store Manager, Teva Stewart.