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Retail Assistant - Replenishment
Role summary
Written by MyIslandJob from the job title and employer. See the employer's page for the full description.
This role involves restocking shelves, rotating products, checking dates and prices, maintaining clean and safe store areas, and helping customers locate products. Candidates should be reliable, physically able to lift and move stock, comfortable standing for extended periods, and willing to work early mornings, evenings, weekends or public holidays. Good attention to detail, a positive attitude, teamwork and basic communication skills are expected. Previous retail or supermarket experience is helpful but often not essential, as training is usually provided. The successful candidate should work efficiently, follow health and safety procedures, and contribute to a friendly customer experience.
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 operating across New Zealand as part of the Woolworths Group, one of Australasia's largest retail organisations. Its supermarkets provide fresh food, groceries, household products and convenient services to communities throughout the country. Stores rely on large teams across customer service, replenishment, online fulfilment, fresh-food departments, logistics and management. The company focuses on product availability, food quality, value, safety and a positive shopping experience. It also promotes inclusive workplaces, team development and opportunities for employees to progress into specialist or supervisory positions. Working in a supermarket can provide practical experience in retail operations, customer service and stock management, with flexible shifts often available for students, part-time workers and people seeking a long-term retail career.