Export & Logistics Coordinator

Everest People; Rotongaro; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global agriculture organization in New Zealand is seeking a Logistics Coordinator to support export management. The role demands strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Candidates with backgrounds in supply chain and logistics are encouraged to apply. The position offers a competitive salary, benefits including health insurance, and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary

4% KiwiSaver

Birthday paid day off

Life and trauma insurance from Day 1

Health insurance after 3 months

Qualifications

• A background in supply chain, logistics, planning or export environments.
• Exceptional organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Systems savvy, especially in Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
• The ability to communicate effectively across teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage export and logistics processes for international shipments.
• Create effective plans for timely exports and imports.
• Coordinate with internal teams and regulators for compliance.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement.

Skills

Supply chain background

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office skills

Communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Education

Degree in logistics or related field

Job description

• Work in a growing global organisation with strong values & a supportive culture.
• Ensure effective planning and scheduling of activities to meet customer expectations and quality outcomes.
• Maintain critical compliance and regulatory requirements through accurate documentation & reporting.

Competitive salary + bonus + benefits

At Everest, we are all about people. We work with our clients and candidates to build great relationships so we can match the right person to the right role.

Here’s our latest opportunity!

About the business

Cobb New Zealand is part of Cobb-Vantress, the world’s oldest pedigree breeding company. Based near Huntly, their state-of-the-art, biosecure facility plays a critical role in supplying premium breeding stock across the Asia-Pacific region. The site exports up to two million grandparent birds annually, playing a critical role in meeting rising demand.

With New Zealand’s strong reputation for animal health, they deliver reliability, innovation and excellence to global poultry production. Their team is proud to work in a high-tech, community-minded environment where integrity, family values and being the best guide everything they do.

About the role

This is a growth opportunity, where you will be supporting the Export Manager in:

• Managing export and logistics processes, ensuring accurate and timely documentation for international shipments.
• Creating effective plans to ensure timely exports/ imports, providing solutions when obstacles are met.
• Coordinating with internal teams, regulators and external partners to meet compliance requirements.
• Maintaining awareness of risks, variances and changes in regulations and practices which may cause disruption – and proactively taking steps to mitigate.
• Identifying opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement.

Skills and experience

Our ideal candidate will have:

• A background in supply chain, logistics, planning or export environments - recent graduates in these disciplines will also be considered.
• Exceptional organisation and problem-solving skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Systems savvy, with solid Microsoft Office skills (especially Excel and Outlook).
• A proactive communicator who can build strong relationships across teams and stakeholders.
• Resilient, reliable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, compliance-driven environment.
• The ability to take the initiative, pre-empt need and provide a high-quality service.
• Flexibility to work autonomously and as part a team, responding to changing priorities seamlessly.

Benefits

• Be part of a global brand that values family, integrity, innovation and being the best.
• Enjoy a collaborative and supportive workplace culture.
• Competitive salary and 4% KiwiSaver
• Birthday paid day off
• Life & trauma insurance from Day 1
• Southern Cross Health Insurance after 3 months
• Diverse and multicultural workforce.

Please be advised that preferred candidates will be undertake a pre-employment medical, drug & alcohol test and a home biosecurity check as part of the recruitment process.

Sound like you? Apply now!

For a confidential chat, please call Helen Dale, Recruitment Partner, on 0272679725.