Freight Sorter (Casual)

New Zealand Couriers Limited; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

New Zealand Couriers in Tauranga is seeking a casual Freight Sorter to assist in freight handling, sorting by destination, and preparing the depot for Trucks and day runs.

You will help load and unload trucks, scan freight into cages, and ensure compliance with ACC regulations and Health and Safety policies.

Ideal attributes include reliability, physical stamina, local knowledge, and the ability to work evenings, nights, or holiday shifts.

Qualifications

• Reliability and ability to work flexible hours.
• Local knowledge of Tauranga area.
• Physical fitness with ability to lift heavy items.
• Willingness to work evenings, nights and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Assist in sorting freight accurately to areas/branches/couriers and other duties.
• Set up Depot ready for Trucks/contractors/day runs /overnight
• Assist with loading/unloading of trucks/ containers
• Scanning of freight into cages/freight office
• Compliance to ACC regulations & Health and Safety policy

Skills

Reliability

Flexible hours

Local knowledge

Physical stamina

Job description

Career Opportunities: Freight Sorter (Casual) (17094)

Requisition ID17094-Posted25/09/2026-New Zealand Couriers-Operations-Tauranga-Tauranga-Casual-Manufacturing and warehousing-New Zealand-Bay of Plenty-Tauranga

To assist in branch set up, freight handling and sorting of freight.

Dealing with any late freight.

Shared Values

Respect

We treat people in a friendly and professional manner

Integrity

We act with openness, honesty and trust

Leadership

We encourage people to lead by taking responsibility in their area of influence

Teamwork

We are committed to our team and it’s success

Initiative

We encourage new ideas and innovation, as they are the lifeblood of our business

Service

We strive to deliver a reliable and premium service to our customers

Range of Duties

• Assist in sorting freight accurately to areas/branches/couriers and other duties
• Set up Depot ready for Trucks/contractors/day runs /overnight
• Assist with loading/unloading of trucks/ containers
• Scanning of freight into cages/freight office
• Compliance to ACC regulations & Health and Safety policy

Ideal Position Attributes

• Reliability
• Flexible work hours - Able to work evening / nights/Stat Hols as required
• Local/national geographical knowledge
• Hardworking – able to tolerate physical / noisy work conditions
• Heavy lifting – able to lift heavy items