Mitre 10 has been a cornerstone of New Zealand’s home improvement culture since 1974. As an award-winning Kiwi success story, we’re passionate about helping New Zealanders love where they live, work, and play, through our inspiring home improvement, garden, and trade offerings.
We’re on the lookout for a motivated and detail-oriented Category Assistant to join our Showrooms team, supporting the Paint \& Paint Accessories category. Based at our Support Centre in Albany, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a career in product management and retail operations.
Why this role is exciting:
Retail is a dynamic and rewarding industry, and this role offers exposure to all the key elements of category management — including promotions, buying, product development, supplier relations, negotiation, and analysis. You’ll be mentored by an experienced Category Manager and play a vital role in growing these diverse and creative categories.
At Mitre 10, we offer a clear career pathway into category management, and this role is the critical first step.
Key responsibilities:
Provide administrative support to the Category Manager, including range management and promotional planning.
Maintain and update product stock files.
Assist with the implementation of promotional programmes.
Communicate effectively with stores, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
What you’ll bring:
Solid administration experience and/or a relevant qualification (Retail, Business, Operations, Supply Chain).
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
A proactive mindset with a willingness to take ownership of key tasks.
Additional information:
This role is based on Auckland’s North Shore and offers a fast-paced, collaborative environment where your contributions will be valued. From flexible working arrangements to generous staff buying privileges, life insurance, discounted medical cover, and a birthday day off — we take care of our people. Ready to take the next step?
If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been waiting for, apply now with your CV and include your salary expectations.