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Retail Assistant - Replenishment
Role summary
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The Retail Assistant – Replenishment supports the smooth running of the supermarket by filling shelves, rotating stock, checking product dates, maintaining accurate pricing and keeping aisles clean, safe and well presented. The role requires good physical fitness for lifting, bending and standing, attention to detail, reliability and availability for early morning, evening or weekend shifts. Previous retail experience is useful but not always essential, as training is generally provided. Candidates are expected to work efficiently as part of a team, follow health and safety procedures, provide friendly customer service and maintain high standards during busy trading periods.
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 one of New Zealand’s largest grocery retailers, operating supermarkets and online shopping services across the country. The business was previously known widely as Countdown and began transitioning to the Woolworths brand in 2024. It is part of Woolworths Group, a major retail organisation with operations in Australia and New Zealand. Woolworths stores sell fresh food, groceries, household products, health and beauty items and everyday essentials. The company employs thousands of people in stores, distribution centres, support offices and digital operations. Its work focuses on convenient shopping, competitive prices, product quality, food safety and supporting local communities. Store employees are central to the customer experience, helping maintain stocked shelves, accurate information, clean facilities and friendly service.