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About New Zealand Couriers
For more than 60 years, New Zealand Couriers has worked tirelessly to offer our customers the best possible levels of service. New Zealand Couriers is Freightways’ flagship brand. With over 1,100 employees, and 550 independent contractors in 25 locations across the length and breadth of New Zealand, we are incredibly proud to be the country’s leading courier company.
About the Role
Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role is key to ensuring the efficient flow of freight through our depot and supporting the wider distribution team.
You will assist in the day-to-day operations, ensuring timely movement of freight. You will help manage labour and overtime to control operational costs. A key part of the role is maintaining depot equipment and ensuring safe working practices are followed. You will contribute to the branch performance targets, H&S compliance, and provide support to teams, including fleet.
About You
Proven experience in a logistics, warehousing, or transport operations environment
Strong interpersonal skills
Great communication and time management skillset
Be a lateral thinker
A commitment to health, safety, and continuous improvement
Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, time-critical setting
Hands-on and team-focused
What Can We Offer
Career development opportunities within the Freightways group - a NZX top 20 company
Be part of a team that values integrity, teamwork and service
Permanent full time role
At New Zealand Couriers, we have forged an entrepreneurial spirit in all that we do, and are driven to get things done. If this sounds like you, apply here now! Please attach your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for this role.
The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand and undertake pre-employment screening including a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug test.
We encourage you to apply early as we will be reviewing applications regularly and may close the advertisement early.
About New Zealand Couriers
For more than 60 years, New Zealand Couriers has worked tirelessly to offer our customers the best possible levels of service. New Zealand Couriers is Freightways’ flagship brand. With over 1,100 employees, and 550 independent contractors in 25 locations across the length and breadth of New Zealand, we are incredibly proud to be the country’s leading courier company.
About the Role
Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role is key to ensuring the efficient flow of freight through our depot and supporting the wider distribution team.
You will assist in the day-to-day operations, ensuring timely movement of freight. You will help manage labour and overtime to control operational costs. A key part of the role is maintaining depot equipment and ensuring safe working practices are followed. You will contribute to the branch performance targets, H&S compliance, and provide support to teams, including fleet.
About You
Proven experience in a logistics, warehousing, or transport operations environment
Strong interpersonal skills
Great communication and time management skillset
Be a lateral thinker
A commitment to health, safety, and continuous improvement
Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, time-critical setting
Hands-on and team-focused
What Can We Offer
Career development opportunities within the Freightways group - a NZX top 20 company
Be part of a team that values integrity, teamwork and service
Permanent full time role
At New Zealand Couriers, we have forged an entrepreneurial spirit in all that we do, and are driven to get things done. If this sounds like you, apply here now! Please attach your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for this role.
The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand and undertake pre-employment screening including a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug test.
We encourage you to apply early as we will be reviewing applications regularly and may close the advertisement early.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Operations Assistant position is now open for candidates interested in the Labour/Helper Jobs sector. This role in Napier 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 Labour/Helper Jobs is a plus.