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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 shelves, rotating stock, checking product quality, maintaining accurate displays and helping customers find products. Candidates should be reliable, physically capable of lifting and moving stock, comfortable working on their feet and able to work efficiently in a busy supermarket. Good communication, attention to detail and a positive attitude are important. Availability for early mornings, evenings, weekends or public holidays may be expected. Previous retail experience is helpful but not always essential, as on-the-job training is commonly provided. The successful candidate is expected to follow health and safety procedures, keep the store clean and organised, work well with colleagues and provide friendly customer service.
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 Australia and New Zealand’s leading supermarket businesses, serving millions of customers through stores, online shopping and home-delivery services. The company sells groceries, fresh food, household products and everyday essentials, with a strong focus on convenience, value, product quality and customer service. Its store teams include checkout operators, online fulfilment staff, fresh-food workers, replenishment assistants and department leaders. Woolworths promotes inclusive workplaces, training and opportunities to progress into supervisory and management roles. In Australia, the business operates under the Woolworths brand, while its New Zealand supermarket operations are associated with Woolworths New Zealand, formerly Countdown. Employment conditions, pay rates and benefits can vary according to the country, store, collective agreements and the employee’s experience.