Category Assistant

Ko Wai Matou – About UsKia ora.

We're Foodies.

You know New World, PAK'nSAVE and Four Square right?

That's us!

With 300+ stores and over 24,000 Foodies across Te Ika-a-Maui, our North Island Co-op has the privilege of helping New Zealanders get more out of life.

Locally owned, we reflect the communities we serve, and we celebrate our people - our taonga, every day for being uniquely them.Te Turanga – About The RoleWe're on the lookout for a Category Assistant to join our Merchandise team and help keep things running smoothly across our New World, PAK'nSAVE and Four Square banners.

You'll play a key role in supporting the team with product, pricing and promotional admin, ensuring everything is accurate, timely and aligned to our wider business goals.We Have Opportunities In The Following CategoriesBaby & Health & NutritionLiquor & Beverages (Wine)As a Category Assistant, You'll BeManaging product and promotional admin across your assigned categoryResponding to store queries and supporting promotional executionAssisting with pricing, competitor analysis, and post-promotion reviewsSupporting the development of annual plans and marketing activityCollaborating with suppliers, stores, and internal teams to keep things movingNga Painga – What We OfferFree carparking, we've got over 1,000 carparks including EV plugsOnsite café with subsidised meals, mini mart, 5% discount at our retail storesFlexible working options, a day off on your birthdayInhouse learning and development courses, flu vaccinations, and social network groups (we call them Tribes)He Korero Mou – About YouYou're organised, detail-oriented and thrive in a busy environment.

You're confident working with data, juggling priorities and building relationships across the business.

Whether it's solving problems or spotting opportunities, you bring energy and initiative to everything you do.You'll BringStrong communication and stakeholder engagement skillsGreat attention to detail and a knack for solving problemsIntermediate Excel skills (including XLOOKUP)Resilience and adaptability in a fast-moving environmentA process driven mindsetExperience in Grocery, FMCG or Retail is a bonusDiversity, Inclusion & AccessibilityWe're proud to have a focus on Diversity & Inclusion and welcome courageous behaviour, encourage togetherness, and invite our people to be their best selves.

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We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process.

These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment.

Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.

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