Buyers Assistant - Home

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!

MAKE SUSTAINABLE LIVING EASY AND AFFORDABLE FOR EVERYONE.