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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.
The Retail Assistant – Replenishment keeps shelves fully stocked, organised and presentation-ready. Duties typically include receiving and moving stock, replenishing products, checking dates and pricing, maintaining safe and tidy aisles, assisting customers and following store procedures. 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 experience is helpful but often not essential, as training is provided. Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
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 through supermarkets, online shopping and supporting distribution operations. The wider Woolworths Group has a large presence across Australia and New Zealand and employs people in stores, supply chain, technology, customer service and corporate functions. Supermarket teams focus on providing fresh food, everyday essentials, convenient shopping and helpful service. Store employees contribute directly by keeping products available, maintaining high presentation and safety standards, and creating a welcoming experience for customers. The company generally offers structured training, team-based work and opportunities to progress into supervisory, department and management positions. In New Zealand, supermarket operations and branding have undergone changes in recent years, so applicants should confirm the employing entity, store location, contract type and current brand details in the job advertisement.