Ikea receives 800 applications per role ahead of New Zealand store opening

Ikea is set to open its first store in New Zealand at Sylvia Park later this year, investing $407 million. The company has received about 800 applications for each of the 20 senior management roles filled so far. Mass recruitment for 400 positions will begin in April, covering various roles like sales and customer service. Ikea plans to offer competitive benefits, including a living wage and five weeks of paid leave. The new store will feature three levels, a Swedish restaurant, and two full-scale house displays. Construction is underway, with unique design elements to meet local seismic requirements.