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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 involves replenishing supermarket shelves, filling stock efficiently, rotating products, checking dates and prices, maintaining clean and safe aisles, and helping customers when required. Candidates should be physically fit, comfortable standing and lifting for extended periods, reliable, safety-conscious, and able to work accurately in a fast-paced retail environment. Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays is often expected. Good communication, teamwork, a positive attitude, and the ability to follow instructions are important. Previous retail or supermarket experience may be helpful but is generally not essential, as on-the-job training is commonly provided.
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 retailer serving customers across Australia and New Zealand through supermarkets, online shopping, and related retail services. The business focuses on providing fresh food, household essentials, convenient shopping, and value to local communities. Store teams include shelf-fillers, checkout operators, customer service staff, department managers, and specialist food departments. Woolworths places emphasis on customer service, food safety, teamwork, inclusion, and reliable day-to-day store operations. Employees may receive structured training, staff benefits, and opportunities to progress into supervisory or management roles. In New Zealand, supermarket operations have historically been associated with the Countdown brand, which has been transitioning to the Woolworths identity. Conditions, pay, and branding can vary by store, employment agreement, and region.