careers

as one of new zealands most established fashion brands, moochi is always working on whats next.

this means were frequently on the hunt for talented people to join our high-performance team. maybe youre a retail superstar or have superior design skills. perhaps your background is in production or you could bring something special to our marketing team.

merchandise buyer

We are excited to be able to share with you a one-year fixed term position for a Merchandise Buyer to join us at Moochi.

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for fashion and an eye for detail? As a Merchandise Buyer at Moochi, you’ll manage the end-to-end buying and merch functions, ensuring our product selection aligns with our brand vision and excites customers. Collaborating closely with our Planning, Design, and Marketing teams, you’ll play a key role in driving sales, brand growth and customer satisfaction. With your expertise, youll help us deliver the right product at the right time, optimising sales and enhancing the Moochi experience.

About Us

Moochi was founded in Mount Maunganui in 2000 by Kellie and Chris Taylor. This was the beginning of what would become an iconic New Zealand women’s clothing brand, with stores across the country and a strong online presence. The Head Office is now based in Auckland. Moochi has a very loyal customer base, and our purpose is to be the most loved brand in her wardrobe, bringing effortless luxury to her everyday, with an enduring style that will have her feeling confident, always.

We approach everything from our customers point of view, striving to offer a premium, sensory experience through all touch points. With new products delivering every week, we all work at pace and there is never a dull moment in any department. As a vertical business, we control all aspects from design, product development, manufacturing both locally and offshore, to our in-house marketing and sales, through our stores and online. The overarching goal for the business is to be the smartest fashion business with ‘best in class’ KPIs from culture, operations, finance, and most importantly customer loyalty.

Why Work with Moochi?

• A competitive remuneration package to match your experience, including performance bonuses and staff discounts on new season products.
• Work in a central character, open space, warehouse-style office with a tight-knit, engaged team in Grey Lynn, Auckland.
• Create long-term opportunities to develop and grow in a well-respected, successful retail clothing business.
• Work alongside like-minded merchandising professionals passionate about delivering the right products at the right time and connecting with our customers, building friendships that will likely last a lifetime.
• Receive support from a highly engaged management team focused on delivering an environment that will have you wanting to stay on for many years.

The Role

• Develop and implement long-term buying and merchandising strategies that align with the overall brand strategy.
• Oversee the commercial aspects of product selection, pricing, promotion, and placement to drive sales and enhance customer experience.
• Act as a key stakeholder in the Creative Palette Process and contribute to product at all touchpoints.
• Collaborate with the Design and Planning team to deliver a commercial and inspirational assortment of products, outfits, and colours to the Moochi customer.
• Act as a key contributor to the management of the product lifecycle from premium to sale, ensuring freshness and relevance of the assortment.
• Identify and develop weekly product plans for marketing and stores to improve sell-through performance and sales.
• Represent the brand in education content to educate and inspire customers and the team on how to wear Moochi.
• Oversee the styling for all brand activations and non-campaign photoshoots to ensure outfits are styled in an on-brand and aspirational way.
• Communicate effectively between key stakeholders and other departments.
• Play a part in the overall Moochi team. We are firm believers that success is only achieved when we are all in-gear and working together as a team. Your ability to build meaningful relationships with your colleagues and the wider team is all part of your success in this role, as you need them to help you deliver for success.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Do you have a degree in fashion merchandising, business administration, or a related field?
• Do you have proven experience in a buying or merchandising role within the fashion industry?
• Are you knowledgeable about the retail and fashion landscape?
• Do you have a demonstrated ability to curate a product assortment that meets customer needs and drives sales?
• Can you develop and execute long-term buying and merchandising strategies?
• Are you able to analyse sales data, market trends, and consumer behaviour to make informed buying decisions?
• Do you have a strong understanding of fashion trends, market dynamics, and consumer preferences?
• Are you proficient in financial metrics such as gross margin, ROI, and inventory turnover?
• Do you possess excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with internal teams and external partners?
• Are you organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, and deadlines simultaneously?
• Do you have a creative flair for identifying and selecting products that align with the brand’s vision and appeal to the target customer?

If this sounds like the perfect role for you, we would love to hear from you. This is an amazing opportunity to join one of New Zealand’s leading fashion brands and make a significant impact.

Please note this is a fixed term role - covering paternity for one year.

Want to know more? Please apply via submitting
your cv and cover letter to careers@moochi.co.nz

Applications close by end July.

employer questions:

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
• How many years experience do you have as a Buyer?