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Retail Assistant - Replenishment
Role summary
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The Retail Assistant – Replenishment keeps shelves stocked, organised and presentable so customers can easily find what they need. Responsibilities typically include receiving and moving stock, replenishing products, checking dates and pricing, maintaining clean aisles, following safety procedures and assisting customers when required. Candidates should be reliable, physically capable of lifting and standing for extended periods, comfortable working at pace and available for early mornings, evenings, weekends or public holidays. Good communication, teamwork, attention to detail and a positive customer-service attitude are expected. Previous retail or supermarket experience is helpful but may not be essential, as training is generally 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 within Woolworths Group, serving customers across Australia and New Zealand. In New Zealand, the business has transitioned from the Countdown brand to Woolworths, with supermarkets offering fresh produce, groceries, household products, online shopping and convenient fulfilment services. Stores rely on large, diverse teams working across customer service, replenishment, checkout operations, fresh food and leadership. The company focuses on making everyday shopping simpler, improving product availability and supporting local communities. Employees may receive structured training, staff benefits and opportunities to progress into specialist or supervisory roles, depending on the position and employment agreement. The workplace generally suits people who enjoy practical, team-based work and regular customer interaction.