Despatch Team Member (Fixed Term until January 2027)

JobSpace; Rolleston; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The Warehouse Group is hiring a Despatch Team Member for our New Zealand distribution centre. This fixed-term role runs until mid January 2027 and involves processing and preparing outgoing stock for delivery to stores across Aotearoa. You’ll stay active, work with a busy team, and maintain accuracy and speed during peak periods.

Shifts are Monday to Friday, 7:30am–4:00pm, and you’ll be paid $30.28/hr. You must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Be physically fit and able to be on your feet all day.
• Demonstrate keen eye for detail and accuracy.
• Communicate clearly and work well in a team.
• Ability to stay focused and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptability to peak periods and changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Stack and prep pallets (1 kg to 30 kg).
• Sort stock by barcode and store.
• Pick from fast-paced conveyer belts.
• Use RF scanners to track inventory movement.
• Prime moving and pallet wrapping.
• Label, close, and prepare stock for despatch.
• Operate pallet jacks, cutters, and strapping machines.
• Bulk pick and stock consolidation.
• Support team during last-minute changes.

Skills

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Teamwork

Independence

adaptability

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Despatch Team Member (Fixed Term until January 2027)

Despatch Team Member (Fixed Term Until January 2027)

Looking for a role where you can stay active, work with a great team, and keep stock moving across one of the biggest distribution centres in Aotearoa? If you're reliable, detail-focused, and ready to roll up your sleeves - this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

The Warehouse Group (TWG) is the home of iconic Kiwi retail brands like The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery, and Noel Leeming. Our Distribution Centre (DC) is the hub that keeps our stores stocked and our customers happy. During peak season, this mission ramps up, and we're expanding our racking crew to meet the demand.

Job Description

As a Despatch Team Member, you'll be part of a fast-paced, high-energy team responsible for processing and preparing outgoing stock for delivery to stores across Aotearoa. This role offers a lot of variety and requires a strong focus on accuracy, speed, and adaptability. You'll be on your feet, moving stock, solving problems, and keeping things flowing from the DC to our customers.

What you'll be doing:

• Stacking and prepping pallets (items ranging from 1kg to 30kg)
• Sorting stock by barcode and store
• Picking off our fast paced conveyer belts.
• Using RF scanners to track inventory movement
• Prime moving and pallet wrapping
• Closing, labelling, and preparing stock for despatch
• Operating pallet jacks, box cutters, and strapping machines
• Bulk picking and stock consolidation
• Responding to last-minute changes and supporting the team where needed

This is a fixed term position until mid January 2027.

Monday – Friday

7:30am – 4:00pm

$30.28/hr

Please note: This role is to support our Peak Period through to January 2027. As it is our busiest time of the year, we are unlikely to be able to approve any extended leave across this time including around Christmas and New Years (Please note, we do not work public holidays).

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• Are physically fit and happy to be on your feet throughout the day
• Have a keen eye for detail and care about getting things right
• Communicate clearly and work well in a team
• Can work independently and stay focused on the task
• Are adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
• Have previous warehouse or distribution centre experience (a bonus but not required)

To be considered for this role, you must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

Additional Information

Why Join Us?

We're passionate about what we do, and we're pumped for peak! This fixed-term opportunity is ideal for anyone wanting to be part of something fast-paced, rewarding, and just a bit iconic.