Freight Handler

Big Chill Distribution; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Night-shift allowance

Team stability

Career opportunities with Freightways

Job summary

New Zealand Couriers is seeking a part-time Freight Sorter for night shifts at the North Harbour branch. You will sort, scan, stack and load parcels to keep freight moving and ensure couriers stay on schedule. The role is hands-on, fast-paced, with a strong emphasis on Health & Safety and depot upkeep.

The position is 18 hours per week (Sun 8pm-1am; Mon-Wed 12am-5am). You’ll join a team committed to safety, efficiency, and reliable service across New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Reliable, physically capable, and safety-focused.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Available for night shift work.

Responsibilities

• Sort and load parcels accurately and efficiently.
• Work to strict dispatch and courier cut-off deadlines.
• Maintain depot cleanliness and organisation.
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures and guidelines.
• Support team members to ensure smooth depot operations.

Skills

Reliability

Physical fitness

Safety‑focused

Team player

Night shift availability

Job description

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About New Zealand Couriers

At New Zealand Couriers, we keep New Zealand businesses moving. As one of the country’s leading courier and logistics providers, we’re proud of our strong customer relationships, nationwide network, and commitment to operational excellence. Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we’re focused on building a safe, efficient, and high-performing operation that supports our customers and contractors every day.

We’re now looking for a Freight Sorter to join our night shift team.

The role

Based at our North Harbourbranch, our Freight Sorters are the engine room of the operation. You’ll sort, scan, stack, and load parcels to keep freight flowing and couriers on schedule. It’s fast-paced, hands-on work where teamwork, energy, and a strong focus on Health & Safety are key. You’ll also help keep the depot clean, organised, and running smoothly - because every parcel counts.

Join the team that helps deliver millions of parcels across New Zealand, safely and on time.

This is a part-time position working 18 hours per week. Sunday (8pm - 1am), Monday - Wednesday (12am - 5am).

What you’ll be doing

• Sort and load parcels accurately and efficiently
• Work to strict dispatch and courier cut-off deadlines
• Maintain depot cleanliness and organisation
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures and guidelines
• Support team members to ensure smooth depot operations

What we’re looking for

You will be reliable, physically capable, and safety-focused, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Can lift up to 25kg repetitively and enjoy working on your feet
• Strong commitment to Health & Safety
• Available and reliable for night shift work
• Previous experience in warehousing or depot environment is advantageous, but not essential

What can we offer?

• Night-shift allowance per shift worked.
• A hardworking team dedicated to shared goals
• Ongoing employment stability with a trusted NZ brand
• Access careeropportunities with the Freightways group of companies

Be a part of a team, whose values attract people who are hardworking, have integrity, a strong customer focus, and are passionate about success.

At New Zealand Couriers, we have forged an entrepreneurial spirit in all that we do and are driven to get things done.

The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of NZ working rights and undergo pre-employment screening, including a criminal history check and drug test.