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Retail Assistant - Replenishment
Role summary
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The Retail Assistant – Replenishment keeps shelves stocked, products correctly presented and the store ready for customers. Duties typically include receiving and unpacking deliveries, rotating stock, checking dates, replenishing shelves, maintaining tidy aisles and following health, safety and food-handling procedures. The role requires good physical fitness, as it may involve lifting, bending and standing for extended periods. Candidates should be reliable, organised, customer-focused and comfortable working at a steady pace. Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays is generally expected. Previous retail or supermarket experience is helpful but often not essential, as training is provided.
Can I work in New Zealand?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: Shop-floor jobs are mostly skill level 5, as for hotel line jobs: an accredited employer, a 21-day advert, a Work and Income check, an English test and a 3-year cap.
Before you apply: Shop-floor jobs need no professional licence. Pharmacists do: they must register with the local regulator, and one qualified abroad often has to pass local exams first. Selling alcohol can need a short course and certificate, for example in Australia.
Watch for: Retail managers are on the residence 'red list' since 24 August 2026: they cannot use the two new residence pathways.
Official source: Immigration New Zealand: engaging with Work and Income before your Job Check. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in New Zealand
Usual for Retail & Consumer jobs in New Zealand, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Housing | Varies; not usually provided |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Employer must pay recruitment costs; you may pay the NZD 1,540 visa fee, any adviser and airfare |
| Flights | Varies by employer and seniority |
| Pay and discount | Minimum wage NZD 23.95 an hour from 1 April 2026 (by law) |
| Contract | Work visas for most shop-floor jobs last 3 years at most (skill levels 4 and 5) |
| Leave | 4 weeks after a year and 12 public holidays (by law); 10 days' sick leave after 6 months (by law) |
| Income tax | 10.5% to NZD 15,600, 17.5% to 53,500, 30% to 78,100, 33% to 180,000, then 39%; plus a 1.75% accident levy |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
About Woolworths Supermarkets
Woolworths Supermarkets is a major grocery retailer serving communities across New Zealand through supermarkets, online shopping and related services. The business focuses on providing fresh food, everyday groceries, convenient shopping and competitive value. Its stores employ people in retail operations, customer service, online fulfilment, merchandising, supply chain and management. Woolworths places strong emphasis on teamwork, food safety, customer experience, inclusion and responsible business practices. Store-based employees support daily operations by keeping products available, maintaining high presentation standards and helping customers find what they need. The company can offer structured training, employee benefits and opportunities to progress into specialist or supervisory roles. Work environments are generally busy and practical, making reliability, cooperation and a positive attitude particularly important.