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Retail Assistant - Replenishment
Role summary
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The Retail Assistant - Replenishment keeps shelves stocked, organised and ready for customers. Duties typically include unloading deliveries, filling shelves, rotating products, checking dates, maintaining presentation standards and following health and safety procedures. The role may involve early-morning, evening, weekend and public-holiday shifts, as well as regular lifting and standing. Candidates should be physically capable, reliable, punctual and comfortable working at pace. Good attention to detail, a practical attitude and the ability to work cooperatively with colleagues are important. Previous retail or supermarket experience is helpful but often not essential, as training is generally provided. Candidates should also demonstrate friendly customer service, safe working habits and flexibility to support changing store priorities.
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 communities across Australia, with a strong focus on fresh food, everyday essentials, value and convenient shopping. Its stores employ team members across replenishment, checkout operations, online fulfilment, produce, customer service and store leadership. The business operates large supermarkets as well as digital shopping and home-delivery services, supported by extensive supply-chain and distribution networks. Woolworths promotes teamwork, customer focus, workplace safety and inclusive employment. Although the supplied vacancy is associated with Woolworths Group, applicants in New Zealand should confirm the employing entity, store location and current brand name, as supermarket operations and branding can change between markets. Pay, benefits, training and roster arrangements may also vary by store and employment agreement.