Right to work
It is a legal requirement that all employees have the right to work in Australia (or New Zealand if applying with Countdown NZ Supermarkets).
If you do not currently work for us you will be asked to select your right to work evidence type (as required for the Country you are applying in) within your application by nominating one of the following options:
Australia:
- Australian Passport
- Australian full Birth Certificate + Photo ID
- Australian Citizenship Certificate + Photo ID
- New Zealand Passport
- International Passport - Bridging Visa
- International Passport - Permanent Residency Visa
- International Passport - Student Visa 8104 or 8105
- International Passport - Working Holiday Visa 8417
New Zealand (Countdown Supermarkets):
- New Zealand Passport
- New Zealand full Birth Certificate and Photo ID
- New Zealand citizenship certificate and Photo ID
- Australian Passport
- Australian Citizenship Certificate + Photo ID
- International Passport and Eligible Work Visa
- International Passport and Student Visa
You will be required to attach a copy of this to your application. Click here to access a guide on attaching right to work documentation to your application.
If you are invited to an interview, you will be asked to bring along the original of the evidence type that you selected in your application, and this will be sighted as proof you can legally work in Australia (or New Zealand if applying with Countdown NZ Supermarkets).
If you are not sure about your right to work in Australia please visit the Department of Immigration and Citizenship website.
If you are not sure about your right to work in New Zealand please visit the Immigration New Zealand website.