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Retail Assistant - Replenishment
Role summary
Written by MyIslandJob from the job title and employer. See the employer's page for the full description.
This entry-level retail role focuses on replenishing shelves, rotating stock, maintaining product availability and presentation, and keeping the store clean, safe and organised. Requirements typically include a reliable work ethic, physical ability to lift and move stock, attention to detail, and availability for early mornings, evenings, weekends or public holidays. Previous retail experience is helpful but not always essential, as training is generally provided. Candidates are expected to work efficiently both independently and as part of a team, follow health and safety procedures, provide friendly customer assistance when needed, and maintain accurate stock handling 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 Supermarkets is a major grocery retail business serving customers across Australia and, through related operations, the wider region. Its supermarkets sell fresh food, groceries, household products and everyday essentials, supported by distribution centres, digital shopping services and extensive store teams. The company employs people in customer service, replenishment, checkout operations, fresh food, online fulfilment, logistics and management. Woolworths places emphasis on customer experience, food quality, workplace safety, inclusion and reducing food waste. Store-based employees help maintain well-stocked, clean and welcoming shops while responding to changing customer needs. Depending on the specific vacancy, employment conditions, pay and eligibility requirements may differ between Australia and New Zealand, so applicants should confirm details in the official advertisement and employment agreement.