Freight Sorter

NEW ZEALAND COURIERS; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Nationwide team

Career development

Fitness benefits

Job summary

New Zealand Couriers is seeking a energetic, reliable part-time team member for our New Plymouth operations. You will pack/unpack freight, move items, and work with a supportive crew from 3.30pm to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday. Being physically fit, punctual and team-oriented is essential for success.

Experience in a similar role is advantageous; forklift experience is a plus. You must be eligible to work in New Zealand and able to collaborate effectively with colleagues in a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Energetic, motivated and team focused.
• Punctual, friendly, reliable and able to work easily with others.
• Physically fit and able to lift up to 25kg.
• Eligible to work and live in New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Pack/unpack and move freight on time, every time.
• Work as part of a busy operations team in a fast-paced environment.
• Be on your feet for extended periods and maintain safety standards.
• Contribute to a safe and compliant workplace.

Skills

Energetic

Motivated

Team focus

Punctual

Friendly

Reliable

Humour

Lifting 25kg

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Requisition ID17311-Posted09/11/2026-New Zealand Couriers-Operations-New Plymouth-New Plymouth-Permanent Part Time-Transportation, Couriers, Drivers, Longhaul-New Zealand-Taranaki-New Plymouth

Our network is the strength behind New Zealand Couriers and the work of our operations teams is all about ensuring we can pack/unpack and move freight on time, every time, and in the manner that's expected, so our couriers can do their jobs. Working as part of the team in our fast-paced industry, we are looking for an energetic, motivated and team focused person to join our busy crew. You will not be afraid of hard work, and can tolerate being on your feet and lifting items (up to 25kg) over a number of hours. As an essential business, it is important that all employees are punctual, friendly, reliable and able to work easily with others in a team environment. You will need to have a sense of humour, be physically fit, reliable, and ideally have a good geographical knowledge of local, regional and NZ wide cities and towns. This role is part time permanent role. Hours: 3.30pm to 6.00pm Monday to Friday. Previous experience in a similar role would be an advantage but not essential. Forklift experience is also an advantage. Must be eligible to work and live in New Zealand. Immediate start available to the right person. A focus on compliance to Health & Safety in the workplace is imperative.

Our network is the strength behind New Zealand Couriers and the work of our operations teams is all about ensuring we can pack/unpack and move freight on time, every time, and in the manner that's expected, so our couriers can do their jobs.

Working as part of the team in our fast-paced industry, we are looking for an energetic, motivated and team focused person to join our busy crew.

You will not be afraid of hard work, and can tolerate being on your feet and lifting items (up to 25kg) over a number of hours.

As an essential business, it is important that all employees are punctual, friendly, reliable and able to work easily with others in a team environment. You will need to have a sense of humour, be physically fit, reliable, and ideally have a good geographical knowledge of local, regional and NZ wide cities and towns.

This role is part time permanent role.

Hours: 3.30pm to 6pm Monday to Friday. (Work past 6pm can also be asked of a applicate)

Previous experience in a similar role would be an advantage but not essential.

Forklift experience is also an advantage.

Must be eligible to work and live in New Zealand.

Immediate start available to the right person.

A focus on compliance to Health & Safety in the workplace is imperative.

The perks:

• You'll be part of the nationwide team making up the successful Freightways Group of companies.
• We offer opportunities for career development if wanted and a challenging and rewarding working environment.
• Great way to maintain your fitness while earning.

A criminal history check along with pre-employment screening is required.