Buyers Assistant - Home
Auckland, Auckland, nz
In-Store
Full-time
Posted:
May 22, 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 our passionate team of Home Buyers, learning, supporting, building knowledge in the dynamic world of merchandise and buying – 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 Buyers Assistant within our Appliances, Furniture, Luggage and Storage categories within Home, 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. Experience in retail, merchandise, or product environments is beneficial, but most importantly, you’re eager to learn and grow.
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
- This role is more than just support, it’s a stepping stone into a Buying career! You’ll be working alongside experienced Buyers one of the largest general merchandise retailers in NZ.
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 towards a buying career
…then this is the opportunity for you.
Additional Information
Come work with us as we look to build exceptional retail brands that customers love and our teams take pride in!
We offer a range of benefits that work for you and your career which include:
- Team member discounts across our brands
- Paid birthday day off for permanent team members
- Free parking, EV charging, onsite gym and café at our Northcote support office
- We value collaboration & flexibility
- 26 weeks paid parental leave for permanent team members
- A range of wellbeing support and development opportunities
If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, learn from the best, and make an impact, apply now!
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