Category Assistant - Non Food

This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a career in commercial, with clear progression plans to an ACM position.

Inclusive culture with a focus on creating genuine career opportunities to grow within the Commercial stream

Opportunity to collaborate with some of the brightest and best minds in NZ whilst leveraging our Australian network across the Woolworths group

Ready to make an impact?

We are!

We're a proud part of the Woolworths Group – 200,000+ bright minds, passionate hearts and unique perspectives working together connected by a shared Purpose – 'to create better experiences together for a better tomorrow.'

Here you'll be supported and empowered to explore new ideas, make brave commitments and innovate better ways to meet the food and everyday needs of more than 24 million customers every week.

Backed by a culture of genuine care, a flexible approach to work and the support to grow your career and make a meaningful impact, the possibilities for what we can achieve together are endless.

About the Role | Mo te Turanga

The Category Assistant provides administration support to the Grocery Non-foods team within Woolworths.

The role supports the continual improvement of our ranges through maintaining and creating data in the Enterprise Management Systems that drive our business.

Respond promptly to store and supplier queries (within 24 hours) and manage cases in Partner Hub.

Support range reviews, promotional loading, display checks, and ensure brochure / catalogue accuracy.

Maintain accurate data entry for existing and new articles, working end-to-end as one team.

Develop and maintain professional relationships with suppliers, internal stakeholders, and Category teams to drive value and customer experience.

Draft communications, handle customer complaints, and assist with team deliverables and administrative tasks using systems like SAP, Partner Hub, Google, and Microsoft suites.

Protect the Woolworths brand by adhering to regulatory standards and facilitate collaborative planning with suppliers.

About You | Mou

Clear and concise communicator with excellent verbal and written skills.

Strategic thinker, able to develop category plans for sustainable growth.

Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Collaborative and adaptable, willing to learn and work with the wider team.

Strong commercial acumen and proficient in Excel and Google Suite.

Professional, customer-focused, with excellent interpersonal and relationship skills.

Our Benefits | To Tatou Painga

As a Woolworths team member you will receive a generous salary as well as :

Supportive team environment

Ongoing development within an ANZ team and access to COE / specialist career opportunities

Global and local career opportunities

Grocery discount card - 5 -10% off your groceries!

Half price online delivery and free online delivery for new parents

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts on health insurance, dental, optometrists, gym memberships, JB Hi-Fi, PB tech and many more!

Samsung partnership - AMAZING discounts

Working with Woolworths NZ | Me mahi tahi tatou ki Woolworths NZ

With over 185 stores and 20,000 team members across Aotearoa, we've made it our mission to make Kiwi lives a little better every day.

We're friendly, down-to-earth, and energetic – we work hard but we have a great time doing it, and we love what we do.

There is plenty of scope for new ideas, lots of room for you to add value, and importantly, you'll be working with a business that touches the lives of three million New Zealanders a week.

Come as you are | Nau mai, whakatau mai

We're an equal opportunity employer and are committed to the principle of equal opportunity for all.

If you're smart and good at what you do, let's work together | Me mahi tahi tatou

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