On‐Call Parcel Processing & Dispatch

New Zealand Post Group; Nelson; On-site; NZD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Long-term 12-month project

January 2027 start

Picton-based role

Job summary

New Zealand Post Group in Picton is seeking experienced Class 5 Drivers to join a major civil construction programme starting January 2027. You will operate Class 5 trucks and trailers across busy sites and quarries, transporting materials safely and efficiently.

Ideal candidates hold a Full Class 5 licence, proven civil construction driving experience, and are comfortable with Road Ranger gearboxes and heavy reversing. NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa is required.

Qualifications

• Full Class 5 licence.
• Proven civil construction driving experience.
• Experience reversing truck and trailer units.
• Confident with Road Ranger gearboxes.
• Site Safe or ConstructSafe required.
• NZ residency or valid NZ work visa.

Responsibilities

• Operating Class 5 truck and trailer units on civil sites.
• Transporting materials to and from construction sites.
• Working in and out of quarries.
• Reversing and manoeuvring truck and trailer combinations.
• Operating safely around heavy machinery and site personnel.

Skills

Class 5 licence

Civil construction driving

Road Ranger

Reverse truck & trailer

Quarry experience

Safety consciousness

Independent worker

Job description

We're seeking experienced Class 5 Drivers to join a major civil construction project in Picton, commencing January 2027. We're looking for confident drivers who have experience working in busy civil environments and are comfortable operating truck and trailer units across construction sites and quarries.

About the role

• Operating Class 5 truck and trailer units
• Transporting materials to and from civil construction sites
• Working in and out of quarries
• Reversing and manoeuvring truck and trailer combinations
• Operating safely around heavy machinery and site personnel

What we're looking for

• Full Class 5 licence
• Proven civil construction driving experience
• Confident operating Road Ranger gearboxes
• Experience reversing truck and trailer units
• Confident with jack‑knifing manoeuvres
• Previous quarry and construction site experience
• Site Safe or ConstructSafe required – assistance with Site Safe can be provided
• Reliable, safety‑conscious and able to work independently

What's on offer

• $34–$36 per hour, depending on experience
• Long‑term work on a 12‑month project
• January 2027 start
• Opportunity to work across a major civil construction programme

This role is based in Picton. Accommodation, travel, living‑away and relocation allowances are not currently provided. Applicants must be able to arrange their own travel and accommodation if relocating for this position.

If you're an experienced Class 5 Driver who knows their way around a civil site,

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.