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Retail Assistant - Availability
Role summary
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The Retail Assistant - Availability role involves keeping supermarket shelves fully stocked, correctly presented and easy for customers to shop. Duties may include receiving deliveries, rotating stock, checking dates, maintaining product availability, following safety procedures and helping customers locate products. Applicants generally need a reliable, positive attitude, good communication skills and the ability to work efficiently in a busy team. Physical fitness is important because the role involves standing, lifting, bending and moving stock. Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays is commonly expected. Previous retail experience is helpful but training is often provided. Candidates should be customer-focused, organised, dependable and comfortable working to store standards.
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 Group is a major retail organisation operating supermarkets and other consumer businesses across Australia and New Zealand. Its supermarket operations serve millions of customers through stores, online shopping and home-delivery services. In New Zealand, the supermarket business operates under the Woolworths brand following the rebranding of Countdown stores. The company employs large teams in stores, distribution centres, technology, customer service and corporate functions. Its focus is on offering fresh food, everyday groceries, convenient digital shopping and dependable customer service. Store employees play an important role in maintaining product availability, safety, presentation and a welcoming shopping environment. Woolworths generally promotes teamwork, inclusion, internal development and flexible employment options, including casual, part-time and full-time roles.