Hybrid Customer Service Specialist | Training & Growth

Nz Transport Agency Waka Kotahi; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive team environment

Competitive pay rates

Job summary

Nz Transport Agency Waka Kotahi in Palmerston North is seeking skilled and reliable drivers to support scheduled runs across Palmerston North, New Plymouth and Auckland. The role is full-time with a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Offers hourly pay in the NZD range and a supportive team environment. The position requires a valid Class 5 license and at least 1 year of truck driving experience, with flexibility for early shifts and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Class 5 license.
• Minimum 1 year truck driving experience.
• Able to work early mornings, weekends, and flexible hours.
• Physical fitness to manage loads.
• Criminal record and pre-employment checks completed.

Responsibilities

• Operate Class 5 vehicles to transport goods to designated locations.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections for safety and compliance.
• Adhere to road safety regulations and company policies.
• Accurately complete delivery paperwork and logs.
• Maintain regular communication with dispatch for updates and instructions.
• Safely reverse truck and trailer combinations in varied environments.
• Secure loads to prevent damage during transport.

Skills

Class 5 license

Safe driving

Excellent communication

Time management

Job description

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

This is a full-time position based in Palmerston 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

• 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.