Buyers Assistant - Toys & Party
Auckland, Auckland, nz
In-Store
Full-time
Posted:
March 20, 2026
Company Description
Are you passionate about retail and thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment? Do you enjoy being organised, hands-on, and keeping things moving behind the scenes?
This is a fantastic entry-level opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in merchandise and progress toward a Buying role. You’ll join one of the most exciting and dynamic categories in the business – Toys & Party – where no two days are the same.
The Warehouse Group is a Kiwi household name, proudly serving communities throughout New Zealand. As the country’s largest general merchandise retailer across The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery and Noel Leeming, we continue to strengthen our customer-first, brand-led approach with collaboration and agility at the heart of what we do.
Job Description
As a Buyer’s Assistant within our Toys & Party categories, you will support Category Buyers and the wider Merchandise team with day-to-day operational and administrative tasks.
This is a busy, detail-focused role where strong communication, organisation and accuracy are essential. You’ll play a key role in ensuring products and processes run smoothly while gaining valuable exposure to the buying function.
Key responsibilities include:
- Raising and managing urgent purchase orders
- Communicating with global suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure timely updates
- Maintaining accurate product data, pricing and imagery
- Supporting promotional and advertising administration
- Managing samples and assisting with range administration
- Providing general administrative and systems support to Buyers
- Supporting the wider merchandise team and collaborating across functions
This is a permanent opportunity, offering ongoing development within a high-performing and fast-moving category team.
Qualifications
We’re looking for someone who brings energy, initiative, and a genuine interest in building a career in merchandise and buying.
You will bring:
- Clear and confident communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- The ability to juggle multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
- Confidence to share ideas and build on feedback
- A proactive, can-do attitude
- The ability to thrive in a reactive, fast-paced environment
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Intermediate Excel and Microsoft Office capability
- The ability to work collaboratively and respectfully with a diverse team
Experience in retail, merchandise, or product environments is beneficial, but most importantly, you’re eager to learn and grow.
Why This Role?
This role is more than just support — it’s a stepping stone into a Buying career.
You’ll be working alongside experienced industry leaders in one of the largest and most exciting categories in the business.
If you’re looking for a role where:
- Every day is different
- You can build real commercial and product knowledge
- You’re supported to grow toward a Buyer role
…then this is the opportunity for you.
Additional Information
You’ll join a collaborative, supportive and fun team that genuinely enjoys what they do, because that’s what Toys are all about.
We also offer:
- Flexible working arrangements
- Team member discounts
- Wellbeing support and leave benefits
- A positive, energetic team environment
Ready to Apply?
If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, learn from the best, and make an impact in one of our most exciting categories. Apply now.
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