Primary Kaiako: Flexible Online & Onsite Teaching

Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamu - The Correspondence School; New Plymouth; Hybrid; NZD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Te Aho O Te Kura Pounamu - The Correspondence School in New Plymouth is seeking skilled and reliable Class 5 Truck Drivers for a full-time role based in New Plymouth.

You will operate Class 5 vehicles, perform inspections, complete deliveries on time, and keep paperwork accurate while coordinating with dispatch.

Qualifications

• Valid Class 5 driver’s license.
• Minimum 1 year truck driving experience.
• Able to work early mornings, weekends, and flexible hours.
• Physical fitness to manage the demands of the role.

Responsibilities

• Operate Class 5 vehicles to transport goods to designated locations.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections.
• Adhere to road safety regulations and company policies.
• Complete delivery paperwork and logs; maintain communication with dispatch.
• Safely reverse truck and trailer combinations in varied environments.
• Secure loads to prevent damage during transport.

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Flexibility

Job description

We are seeking skilled and reliable drivers to join our team in New Plymouth!

This is a full-time position based in New Plymouth, with a minimum of 30 hours of work per week.

What We Offer

Competitive pay rate from $30 to $35 per hour, depending on skills and experience.

Supportive team environment.

Key Responsibilities

As a Class 5 Truck Driver, you will play a critical role in ensuring goods are transported safely, efficiently, and on time. Your daily duties will include:

• 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.
• Flexible to work in all 3 regions.

You will be completing scheduled runs across New Plymouth, Palmertson North 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.