Merchandise Assistant

Our Kiwi roots

At Postie, we’ve been proudly dressing New Zealanders for over 100 years. With more than 60 stores across Aotearoa and a thriving online presence, we’re all about helping Kiwis find their feel good, every day. We’re on a mission to deliver quality, affordable fashion to Kiwi whānau, and we’re looking for a Merchandise Assistant to join our Planning Team and help bring our product ranges to life.

Do the mahi
We’re on the lookout for a Merchandise Assistant to join our fun-loving and hard-working Merchandise team based at our Ellerslie Support Office. This role supports a Planner and Buyer and offers excellent exposure to the full product lifecycle. From purchase orders to stock and store analysis, you’ll play a vital role in keeping things running smoothly.

• Support product development through order entry, and reporting
• Maintain accurate records and tracking for purchase orders, stock, and promotions
• Assist with weekly, monthly quarterly sales and stock analysis
• Keep samples and product data tidy, organised, and up to date
• Assisting in preparation of orders with a strong emphasis in managing data accuracy.
• Involvement in promotional activity to load and prepare markdown lists and promos for stores with high accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skill
• Assists in identifying key product and market trends
• Post season analysis
• Assist with order tracking
• Performs ad‑hoc tasks as required

This is a great opportunity to grow your skills and build a career in Planning and Buying.

Bring your best
You’re highly organised, thrive under pressure, love the buzz of retail, and you’re ready to learn fast.

• A passion for fashion, retail, and understanding our customer
• Strong attention to detail and confidence with numbers
• Comfortable in Excel
• Clear communicator with a proactive, team-focused mindset
• Comfortable juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Bonus if you’ve worked in retail or admin, but it’s not essential

Sweet as perks
At Postie, we know our people are our greatest asset. Here’s what you can look forward to:

• A supportive and collaborative team culture
• Career development opportunities in Planning and Buying
• Generous staff discounts across our product ranges
• Easy access to public transport (Ellerslie)
• Access to free and confidential support via Sonder (EAP)

Join the Postie whānau
At Postie we’re customer obsessed in everything we do, it’s all about making sure our customers have the best experience possible. We care for each other because we know when our people thrive, our customers do too. And we’re continuously improving and looking for ways to do better. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now with your CV and cover letter (optional).

Please note:

• You must be eligible to work in New Zealand.
• A Criminal Conviction History check will be required for preferred candidates.

We’re an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, gender, disability, or other identifying characteristics.

To find out more about us, visit www.postie.co.nz.

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