Company Driver

New Zealand Couriers Limited; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Training provided

Potential permanent role

Job summary

New Zealand Couriers is hiring a reliable Company Driver for the Dunedin area. You will be on the road delivering freight with a strong focus on safety and customer service. This fixed-term, full-time role covers 60 hours over 3 months, with training provided and an immediate start for the right candidate.

The position requires a clean NZ drivers license, physical fitness for lifting up to 25 kg, and the ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced courier environment.

Qualifications

• Reliable and safety-focused
• Customer service oriented
• Able to drive vans (auto and manual) in Dunedin area
• Clean NZ drivers license
• Physically able to lift up to 25 kg

Responsibilities

• Deliver packages across the Dunedin area
• Report daily to Dunedin depot
• Cover vacant courier runs as needed
• Maintain high standards of customer service at point of delivery
• Follow health and safety policies and procedures

Skills

Reliable

Customer service

Team player

Can-do attitude

Physical fitness

Clean NZ drivers license

Tools

Van driving (automatic & manual)

Job description

Career Opportunities: Company Driver (17310)

Requisition ID17310-Posted03/11/2026-New Zealand Couriers-Operations-Dunedin-Dunedin-Fixed Term Full Time-Transportation, Couriers, Drivers, Longhaul-New Zealand-Otago-Dunedin

At New Zealand Couriers, we keep New Zealand businesses moving. As one of the country’s leading courier and logistics providers, we’re proud of our strong customer relationships, nationwide network, and commitment to operational excellence. Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we’re focused on building a safe, efficient, and high-performing operation that supports our customers and contractors every day. We’re now looking for a reliable and customer-focused Company Driver to join our delivery team and help keep freight moving safely and on time across the Dunedin area.

We are looking for positive, service-minded people to join our courier delivery team for the Central Retail area based in Dunedin. As a Company Driver, you’ll be out on the road and delivering outstanding customer service each day. An immediate start is available to the right candidate, with full training provided. This is a fixed-term position working 60 hours, for 3 months.

What you’ll be doing

• Daily reporting into our Dunedin depot
• Covering vacant courier runs – a full clean driver’s license is a must
• Upholding our reputation for outstanding customer service at the point of delivery
• Compliance with company policies, procedures and health and safety practices

What we’re looking for

• You will be reliable, physically capable, and safety-focused, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Have a can-do attitude – ready to help out wherever needed
• Be able to confidently drive any type of van - both automatic and manual transmission
• Clean New Zealand driver’s license
• Demonstrate physical fitness - comfortable lifting within your capability (our freight can be up to 25kg)
• Be a quick learner, with the ability to adapt to fast-paced courier runs

What can we offer?

• Immediate start for the right candidate
• $29.00/hr
• Opportunity to progress into a permanent role within Freightways group of companies

Be a part of a team, whose values attract people who are hardworking, have integrity, a strong customer focus, and are passionate about success.

At New Zealand Couriers, we have forged an entrepreneurial spirit in all that we do and are driven to get things done.

The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of NZ working rights and undergo pre-employment screening, including a criminal history check, police vetting and drug test.