Export Air Freight Operator

Hellmann East Europe Group; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics in Christchurch is seeking an experienced Export Air Freight Operator to manage end-to-end air export operations. You will coordinate with customers, suppliers and carriers to ensure on-time deliveries and maintain compliance with company standards.

The role requires strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities. Experience with CargoWise and a willingness to support a rotating weekend roster are highly

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in air freight operations.
• Solid knowledge of airfreight logistics processes.
• Sharp attention to detail and the ability to juggle priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day air freight export operations from start to finish.
• Coordinate with customers, suppliers and carriers to ensure timely deliveries.
• Meet performance and compliance standards with passion and pride.
• Prepare and process export documentation.

Skills

Airfreight operations

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Carrier coordination

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

AtHellmann Worldwide Logistics, we don’t just move freight—we move industries forward. With a strong presence in Auckland and Christchurch, we specialise in time-critical, temperature-sensitive international supply chain solutions for the agricultural, horticultural, seafood, and healthcare sectors.

We’re on the lookout for an experiencedExport Air Freight Operator, in Christchurch,who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about operational excellence.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing day-to-day air freight export operations with precision and care, where you will see the process through from start to finish.
• Coordinating with customers, suppliers, and carriers to ensure timely, seamless deliveries
• Meeting performance and compliance standards withpassion, trust, and pride
• Preparing and processing export documentation

What you bring to the table:

• 2 years+ of experience in air freight operations
• Solid knowledge of Airfreight logistics industry and processes
• Sharp attention to detail and the ability to juggle priorities
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency inCargoWise
• Acustoms pin(big plus)
• Experience withperishable exportsis also a big plus
• Availability to support a rotating weekend roster

Why Hellmann?

• We’re aprivately owned global leaderwith a strong local presence
• You’ll join atight-knit, high-performing teamthat values collaboration and innovation
• We offer adynamic, supportive environmentwhere your expertise is recognised
• You’ll be part of a company that’sserious about sustainability, innovation, and people

Ready to take off?

If you’re looking for your next challenge in international freight forwarding and want to be part of a company that’s going places, we’d love to hear from you.

For the better. Together