Independent Courier Contractor - Timaru

New Zealand Couriers; Timaru; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training by 30 May 2026

Own business with customers

Ongoing support

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

New Zealand Couriers in Timaru seeks Independent Contractors to operate their own courier business under a contract of service. You will manage a run (265) covering Pleasant Point, Fairlie and Tekapo, with a focus on reliability and timely delivery.

Applicants must be well organised, able to prioritise, and willing to finance a late-model van and scanner; training is available and the company provides ongoing support.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Independent Contractor is essential.
• Strong time management and reliable delivery record.
• Good customer service focus and communication skills.
• Professional image and dependability required.

Responsibilities

• Operate your own courier business under a contract of service.
• Manage run 265 covering Pleasant Point, Fairlie and Tekapo.
• Prioritise tasks and meet tight delivery timeframes.
• Maintain good customer service and accurate records.

Skills

Independent Contractor experience

Time management

Reliability

Customer service focus

Communication skills

Professional image

Tools

Scanner

Reliable van

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 16th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

New Zealand Couriers – Timaru, South Island

NZ wide, NZ owned, proud to call NZ home.

Get out of the office and onto the road!

Since 1964 our courier company has been driving ahead of the competition thanks to our passionate team, innovative systems and friendly, results-focused service.

All New Zealand Couriers Independent Courier Contractors are professional business people running their own business, and operate on a 'Contract of Service' with New Zealand Couriers. You essentially own your own business but with the advantages of being paid on a set date, a starting base of customers, and our ongoing support.

Current vacancies include run 265, covering Pleasant Point, Fairlie and Tekapo area

Being well organised, understanding how to prioritise, and working to tight time-frames are important skills to be successful in this type of business.

Key attributes:

• Commercially minded & business savvy
• Experience as an Independent Contractor
• Attention to detail and quality of work
• A mature and responsible work ethic
• Good customer service focus (both internal and external)
• A ‘can do' positive attitude as well as being a team player
• Adaptability and flexibility in changing environments
• Reliability and honesty
• Eligible to work in New Zealand
• A professional image and good communication skill
• Clean drivers' licence and security check
• AVAILABLE TO START TRAINING BY 30th May 2026

If you are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, have superb communication skills, can finance your own late-model van, equipment including a scanner, support yourself in business and continue to carry out the excellent service shown by the previous contractor - then we want to hear from you.

Applicants for this position need to be domiciled in New Zealand with the appropriate Visa or Permanent Residence before applying. Any appointment will be subject to a satisfactory credit and security check.