Job Description
Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand
Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
Continuing (permanent) position
Generous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunities
Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā!
He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Kaitautoko Rautaki? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei.
Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
As a Logistics Assistant, you will provide effective and efficient logistical assistance to all colleges and departments. Your key responsibilities will include:
Assisting with the delivery, relocation, storage and installation of furniture.
Ensuring all goods held in the Warehouse/Mailroom are accurately recorded and are handled and stored in a safe and secure manner.
Providing operational support for university events and ceremonies.
Assisting with organising and maintaining furniture storage areas to ensure accessibility and safety.
Mōu | Who You Are
You will be an experienced logistics professional with at least 2 years' experience in distribution services and/or furniture and warehouse management. You will also have:
A clean and current NZ Driver's Licence.
The ability to perform the physical aspects of the role.
Experience using hand tools for basic furniture assembly.
Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations (desirable).
An active commitment to UC values and cultural practices.
Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With
Reporting to the Furniture and Distributions Coordinator. you will also liaise with internal staff, contractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth logistical operations.
Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC
Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here.
We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.
We offer a range of fantastic benefits including flexible work practices, study opportunities and generous superannuation and leave provisions. For more information, please visit us: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/about-uc/work-at-uc/benefits-working-uc . For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/
The closing date for this position is: 22nd May 2026 (midnight, NZ time)
Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place before the close date.
Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply
Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.
Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to WorkatUC@canterbury.ac.nz
You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency or hold a valid NZ work visa to be considered for this role.
Job Details
Reference #
26854
Posted on
08 May 2026
Closes on
22 May 2026 23:55
Location(s)
Christchurch
Expertise
Logistics, Works, Trades & Services
Job level(s)
Experienced
Work type(s)
Continuing (Permanent) full-time
Full-time 37.5 hours per week (1.0 FTE)
Continuing (permanent) position
Generous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunities
Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā!
He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Kaitautoko Rautaki? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei.
Āu Mahi | What You Will Do
As a Logistics Assistant, you will provide effective and efficient logistical assistance to all colleges and departments. Your key responsibilities will include:
Assisting with the delivery, relocation, storage and installation of furniture.
Ensuring all goods held in the Warehouse/Mailroom are accurately recorded and are handled and stored in a safe and secure manner.
Providing operational support for university events and ceremonies.
Assisting with organising and maintaining furniture storage areas to ensure accessibility and safety.
Mōu | Who You Are
You will be an experienced logistics professional with at least 2 years' experience in distribution services and/or furniture and warehouse management. You will also have:
A clean and current NZ Driver's Licence.
The ability to perform the physical aspects of the role.
Experience using hand tools for basic furniture assembly.
Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations (desirable).
An active commitment to UC values and cultural practices.
Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With
Reporting to the Furniture and Distributions Coordinator. you will also liaise with internal staff, contractors, and suppliers to ensure smooth logistical operations.
Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC
Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here.
We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.
We offer a range of fantastic benefits including flexible work practices, study opportunities and generous superannuation and leave provisions. For more information, please visit us: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/about-uc/work-at-uc/benefits-working-uc . For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/
The closing date for this position is: 22nd May 2026 (midnight, NZ time)
Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place before the close date.
Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply
Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.
Please note, we do not accept applications by email, however we are happy to answer your queries in relation to the application process, please forward these to WorkatUC@canterbury.ac.nz
You must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency or hold a valid NZ work visa to be considered for this role.
Job Details
Reference #
26854
Posted on
08 May 2026
Closes on
22 May 2026 23:55
Location(s)
Christchurch
Expertise
Logistics, Works, Trades & Services
Job level(s)
Experienced
Work type(s)
Continuing (Permanent) full-time
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Logistics Assistant position is now open for candidates interested in the Education Jobs sector. This role in Christchurch offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Education Jobs is a plus.