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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 role focuses on replenishing shelves, filling displays, rotating stock, checking product quality and maintaining a clean, safe shopping area. Candidates should be physically able to lift and move cartons, stand and walk for extended periods, and work efficiently in a busy supermarket. Reliability, attention to detail, a positive attitude and good teamwork are essential. The role may involve early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays. Previous retail or supermarket experience is useful but often not essential, as training is provided. Candidates are expected to follow workplace health and safety procedures, support customers when needed and maintain accurate stock presentation.
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 one of New Zealand’s major grocery retailers and is part of Woolworths Group, a large retail business operating across Australia and New Zealand. Its supermarkets provide fresh food, groceries, household products and everyday essentials through physical stores and online services. The company employs a large frontline workforce across stores, distribution centres, support offices and digital operations. Woolworths places strong emphasis on customer service, food quality, availability, team collaboration and safe working practices. Supermarket roles can offer flexible hours, structured training and opportunities to progress into department, supervisor and management positions. Store teams work in fast-moving environments where reliability, inclusiveness and practical teamwork are highly valued.