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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 supports the daily operation of a supermarket by receiving, unpacking and replenishing stock, rotating products, checking dates, maintaining tidy shelves and helping customers locate items. Candidates should be reliable, physically capable of lifting and standing for extended periods, comfortable working early mornings, evenings, weekends or public holidays, and able to follow safety and store procedures. Good communication, teamwork, attention to detail and a positive attitude are expected. Previous retail or grocery experience is useful but is often not essential, as on-the-job training may be 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 one of Australia and New Zealand's major supermarket businesses, serving millions of customers through a large network of stores, online services and distribution operations. The company sells groceries, fresh food, household products and everyday essentials, with a strong focus on value, convenience, food quality and customer service. Store teams include replenishment assistants, checkout operators, department team members and supervisors who work together to keep shelves stocked and stores running smoothly. Woolworths places emphasis on workplace safety, inclusion, teamwork and development, and offers opportunities for people beginning or progressing their retail careers. In New Zealand, the supermarket business has historically operated under the Countdown brand and has transitioned to the Woolworths name as part of the wider Woolworths Group.