Firearms Licensing Specialist

New Zealand Police; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Supportive team environment

Job summary

New Zealand Police in Palmerston North seeks skilled Class 5 Truck Drivers to join a growing transport team. This full-time role focuses on safe, timely delivery across designated runs, with scheduled routes including Palmerston North, New Plymouth and Auckland.

We require a valid Class 5 licence, at least 1 year of truck driving experience, and a willingness to work early mornings, weekends, and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Minimum 1 year of truck driving experience.
• Ability to work early mornings, weekends, and flexible hours.
• Pre-employment drug testing and criminal record checks completed.

Responsibilities

• Operating Class 5 vehicles to transport goods to designated locations
• Performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and compliance
• Adhering strictly to all road safety regulations and company policies
• Accurately completing delivery paperwork and logs
• Maintaining regular communication with dispatch for updates and instructions
• Safely and confidently reversing truck and trailer combinations in varied environments
• Handling and securing loads to prevent damage during transport

Skills

Good communication

Time management

Physical fitness

Safety awareness

Job description

We are seeking skilled and relibale drivers to join our team in Palmerston North!

This is a full-time position based in Palmertson North with a minimum of 30 hours of work per week.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay rates from $3o to $35 per hour, depending on skills and experience.
• Supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

As a Class 5 Truck Driver, you will play a critical role in ensuring goods are transported safely, efficiently, and on time. Your daily duties will include:

• Operating Class 5 vehicles to transport goods to designated locations
• Performing pre-trip and post-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety and compliance
• Adhering strictly to all road safety regulations and company policies
• Accurately completing delivery paperwork and logs
• Maintaining regular communication with dispatch for updates and instructions
• Safely and confidently reversing truck and trailer combinations in varied environments
• Handling and securing loads to prevent damage during transport

Role Requirements:

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Must be confident to reverse a truck and trailer
• A minimum of 1 year of truck driving experience is required
• Ability to work early morning shifts, weekends, and flexible hours as required
• Physical fitness to manage the demands of the role, including securing loads
• Strong time management and ability to meet delivery deadlines.
• Good communication skills with customers, dispatch, and other drivers
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and criminal record reference checks.
• Felxible to work in all 3 regions.

You will be completing scheduled runs across Palmerston North, New Plymouth and Auckland.

If you are passionate about transport, thrive in outdoor environments, and want to be part of a growing and respected business, we’d love to hear from you.