Does Woolworths pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Woolworths employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Woolworths. This rating has improved by 9% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Woolworths?

52% of Woolworths employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Woolworths 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 3.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Woolworths?

Team Member (37) , Cashier (14) , Nightfill Team Member (7) , Checkout Operator (6) , Customer Service (6) , Online Team Member (5) , Retail Assistant (5) , Retail Sales Assistant (5) , Supervisor (5) , Department Manager (4) , Manager (4) , Night Fill Team Member (4) , Online Shopper (4) , Checkout Supervisor (3) , Customer Service Representative (3)

What are the pros of working at Woolworths according to real employee reviews?

"Good people to work with" ((in 20 reviews)); "Flexible Hours – Ideal for students or part" ((in 8 reviews)); "Coworkers are friendly and helpful" ((in 7 reviews)); "good benefits and understanding managers" ((in 6 reviews)); "flexible shifts and travel allowance" ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Woolworths according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and lack of staff" ((in 20 reviews)); "Lots of drama and low pay" ((in 18 reviews)); "if the manager is bad, you will dislike working here" ((in 10 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Woolworths locations?

Auckland , Christchurch , North Shore , Browns Bay , Hamilton , Tauranga

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Woolworths Reviews

3.3

52% would recommend to a friend

(220 total reviews)

36% positive business outlook

Woolworths has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 220 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there.

Reviews by job title

220 reviews

2.0

20 Feb 2026

Great staff, poor upper management

Supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Speaking to customers and having a supportive team beside you.

Cons

Head office and upper management, no more replacing hours if someone calls in sick.

5.0

23 Oct 2025

Supportive Team

Checkout operator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Supportive team and environment for students

Cons

They let me off because I had placements and would not approve of unpaid leave

5.0

21 Jul 2025

Great Employer

Long life assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Great place to work, but no job satisfaction

Cons

Monotonous work and but that is not their fault, but just the nature of the work

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