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Replenishment Operations Specialist
Role summary
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The Replenishment Operations Specialist supports accurate, timely stock replenishment across store departments. Requirements typically include retail or inventory experience, strong organisation, attention to detail, physical ability to handle stock, and confidence using stock-management systems. The role involves receiving deliveries, checking inventory, filling shelves, maintaining product availability, following food-safety and workplace-health procedures, and coordinating with store teams. Candidates are expected to work reliably in a fast-paced environment, communicate clearly, prioritise customer needs, and be available for early mornings, evenings, weekends, or public holidays. Previous supermarket experience, a current work entitlement, and good numerical skills may be advantageous.
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 Australasian retail organisation operating supermarkets, liquor, and supporting retail businesses. In New Zealand, its supermarket operations serve communities through a large network of stores, distribution centres, online shopping services, and supply partners. The business focuses on providing convenient access to fresh food, household essentials, and everyday products while improving value, quality, sustainability, and customer experience. Store employees work in practical, team-based environments where safety, availability, service, and efficient stock handling are important. Woolworths Group also promotes development opportunities across store operations, supply chain, digital, technology, and corporate functions. Employment conditions, branding, and business structures can vary between New Zealand and Australian operations, so applicants should confirm the employing entity, location, pay, and eligibility details in the official vacancy.