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New Zealand Couriers Limited in Nelson is hiring a Freight Sorter on a permanent part-time basis. The role operates at our Nelson branch, handling unloading and sorting of parcels to meet courier pickups in the morning.
You will work 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 2am to 7:30am, with a focus on Health and Safety. Forklift license is a plus, and previous warehousing experience is valued.
Requisition ID16876-Posted28/09/2026-New Zealand Couriers-Operations-Nelson-Nelson-Permanent Part Time-Logistics-New Zealand-Nelson/Tasman-Nelson
Proudly NZ-owned and operated, for over fifty years our company has been driving ahead of the competition thanks to our passionate team and results-focused servicedelivery. Now with over1,100employees, and 550 independent contractors in 25 locations across New Zealand, we are proud to serve the local communities we work in, to be New Zealand’s most experienced courier provider, and to be the flagship brand of Freightways.
If you’re looking for a physical challenge, join us as a Freight Sorter! New Zealand Couriers is looking for hardworking people keen to be part of a fast-paced and energetic team.
Based at our Nelson branch, our Freight Sortershandlethe unloading and sorting of parcels, working to deadlines to have everything ready for courierpick upand delivery in the morning. In joining the Freight Sorter team, you are a crucial part of the nationwide mission to deliver our customers’ freight safely and on time. Freight Sorters will also assist in maintaining the cleanliness of thedepot, andbe dedicated to the team’s Health and Safety.
Permanent hours - 25 hours per week
Monday to Friday 2am - 7.30am
You can lift up to 25kg repetitively and enjoy working on yourfeet
Strong commitment to Health and Safety
Forklift license is a plus
Experience in warehousing depot environments is aplus
A hardworking team dedicated to sharedgoals
Onsite parking
Careeropportunities within the Freightways group of companies
All candidates will be required to provide proof of NZ working rights and undergo pre-employment screening, including a criminal history check and drug test.