Retail Assistant - Replenishment

Role overview

This temporary in-store role is focused on keeping shelves stocked, supporting customers, and helping the store run smoothly in a busy retail environment in New Plymouth, Taranaki.

About Woolworths Supermarkets New Zealand

Woolworths Supermarkets New Zealand operates more than 185 stores and employs over 20,000 people across Aotearoa. The business aims to make everyday life a little better for Kiwi customers and serves around three million New Zealanders each week.

The workplace is described as friendly, practical, energetic, and collaborative, with a culture built on respect, curiosity, openness, care, and a willingness to take initiative and learn together. The organisation values diverse thinking, innovative problem-solving, and teamwork.

Key duties

• Deliver helpful, high-quality service to improve the shopping experience for every customer.
• Stay visible on the shop floor, assist with enquiries, and respond quickly to concerns or complaints.
• Keep shelves and displays replenished, with extra attention on essentials and fresh food.
• Check stock quality, rotate products correctly, and maintain strong presentation standards.
• Work closely with the team to support day-to-day store activities and keep operations running efficiently.
• Help maintain a clean, tidy, and well-organised store environment.
• Follow safety procedures, report hazards, and complete work in line with company rules and legal obligations.

What the employer is looking for

• A strong customer-first mindset and a focus on building loyalty through great service.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills for positive interactions with customers and teammates.
• Integrity, professionalism, and respect for company values and standards.
• A detail-oriented approach with the confidence to raise issues to management when needed.
• Availability to work between 4:30pm and 6:30am.

What you can expect

• Team discounts across Woolworths Group brands.
• Access to a rewards programme that recognises and encourages purpose-driven work.
• Free confidential 24/7 support through Sonder for financial, medical, safety, psychological, or physical assistance for team members and their families.
• Exposure to a large global business with broad career opportunities across many areas.

Inclusion and application support

Woolworths Group says it values diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, and encourages all candidates to apply. Applicants can request adjustments during the hiring process if needed.

Additional information

This role is part of a wider group that supports more than 24 million customers each week and encourages bold ideas, flexibility, and career growth. The company emphasises that everyone belongs and aims to provide a workplace where people can bring their best selves and reach their potential.