If you’re a Flightie in New Zealand who has just been made redundant, you have the chance to jump straight back into work with instant, short-term employment at supermarkets across the country.
Only a few days after 250 jobs were cut at Flight Centre NZ, the decision was made to try and get as many people as they can back into work, as soon as possible.
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While Coronovris is pushing the big red stop button on travel & tourism, other industries are extremely busy and in desperate need for more staff.
If you’ve been to any supermarket recently, we think you’ll agree they need more hands-on the job.
The wonderful New Zealand PM, Jacinda Ardern, has urged the country not to panic-buy as she increased the COVID-19 alert to level 4. “Supermarkets will stay open”, she confirmed.
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“We are devastated to be losing skilled and passionate people from our business due to COVID-19. What would be worse is seeing these same people displaced in an economic downturn,”
David Coombes, Flight Centre NZ managing director.
Both Countdown and Foodstuffs – the parent company of Pak’nSave, New World and Four Square – are overwhelmed with business and are seeking new employees to help them cope during these crazy times.
When one door temporarily closes, another one opens…
David Coombes said Flight Centre has been humbled by the outpouring of support for the business and its people. “From our people, our customers and from other businesses; what we never expected, but maybe should have, was such a level of kindness and empathy for our situation,” he continued.
This community approach is a true testament to New Zealand’s warm culture and caring spirit.
Oh New Zealand, we love you.
Flight Centre has put a call out for any other companies who need additional employees to contact them.
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