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Retail Assistant - Replenishment
Role summary
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The Retail Assistant – Replenishment is responsible for filling shelves, rotating stock, checking product availability, maintaining accurate displays and keeping the store clean and organised. Requirements typically include good physical fitness for lifting and standing, attention to detail, reliability, basic communication skills and the ability to work safely around customers and equipment. Previous retail experience is helpful but often not essential, as training is provided. The successful candidate is expected to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, follow merchandising and safety procedures, support colleagues and provide friendly customer service. Flexible availability, including early mornings, evenings, weekends or public holidays, may be required.
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 Australia and New Zealand through supermarkets, online shopping and supporting supply networks. The business focuses on providing fresh food, everyday essentials, convenient services and competitive value for customers. Its stores employ team members across checkout operations, replenishment, fresh departments, online fulfilment, customer service and store leadership. Woolworths places emphasis on teamwork, safety, inclusion, responsible sourcing and reducing food waste. Store-based employees generally receive structured induction and on-the-job training, with opportunities to develop into specialist or supervisory positions. Conditions, branding and employment arrangements can vary between Australia and New Zealand, so applicants should confirm the specific employing entity, store location, pay rates and benefits in the advertised position.