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Major Fill Operations Specialist
Role summary
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The Major Fill Operations Specialist supports the efficient replenishment of a supermarket, including receiving deliveries, moving stock, filling shelves, rotating products, maintaining accurate displays and keeping back-of-house areas safe and organised. The role generally requires physical fitness, the ability to lift and move cartons, good attention to detail, reliability and a willingness to work early mornings, evenings, weekends or public holidays. Previous retail, warehouse or grocery experience is useful but may not be essential. Candidates are expected to work safely, follow company procedures, maintain high presentation standards, meet filling targets and provide helpful service to customers and colleagues. A positive attitude, teamwork, punctuality and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are important.
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 retail business associated with Woolworths Group, one of Australasia’s largest retail organisations. Its supermarkets serve communities through a broad network of stores, online shopping services, distribution centres and support offices. The business focuses on providing fresh food, everyday essentials, convenient shopping and value for customers. Store teams are responsible for customer service, product availability, safe operations and maintaining attractive, well-organised stores. Woolworths promotes teamwork, inclusion, learning and career development, with opportunities across retail operations, supply chain, digital services and corporate functions. In New Zealand, supermarket operations and branding have undergone changes in recent years, so applicants should confirm the employing entity and current brand details in the job advertisement. The organisation generally values reliability, customer focus, safety, collaboration and a practical willingness to contribute during busy trading periods.