Processing Officer

New Zealand Post; Manawatū-Whanganui; On-site; NZD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning opportunities

Safe work environment

Government-owned agency

Job summary

New Zealand Post is seeking a Processing Officer for the Manawatu Operations Centre in Palmerston North. This on-call role involves sorting, consolidating and dispatching parcels and freight, supporting couriers to ensure timely delivery.

Shifts run Sunday to Friday 10:00pm–6:30am as required; candidates must have reliable transport and the ability to lift up to 25 kg. This government-owned agency offers learning opportunities, a safe work environment and a stable employer with strong roots in

Qualifications

• Be a committed teammate, keeping yourself, others and the site safe.
• Energy for a physically demanding role - can you lift up to 25kgs continuously?
• An eye for detail and good geographical knowledge.
• Able to cover shifts Sunday to Friday 10:00pm–6:30am as required.

Responsibilities

• Processing Officers create the magic by sorting, consolidating and dispatching parcels and freight at our Manawatu Operations Centre, ready for our couriers to deliver.

Job description

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Processing Officer | On Call | Palmerston North

• $26.75 per hour + night rate allowance until 6am
• Must have reliable transport
• Covering Sunday to Friday 10:00pm - 6:30am as and when required

Ever wondered about the magic behind parcel delivery? It's a tale of teamwork, cutting-edge and data-led technology, and some truly awesome people. All united by one mission - to deliver for New Zealand. Ready to be a part of that story? Let's go!

Our Processing Officers create the magic by sorting, consolidating and dispatching parcels and freight at our Manawatu Operations Centre, ready for our couriers to deliver. We're a lively bunch, with a diverse set of skills, but we all share one common goal - to contribute to the growth and prosperity of our beautiful Aotearoa.

On Call employees are an essential part of our business as we call on them to assist us as and when required. You might be called in to cover illness, extended leave or help us our during our peak delivery periods. It's a great way to balance work and lifestyle!Want to see what our Processing Officers do? Check out this clip to get an insight into a day in the life:https://youtu.be/sjTzvEDRUaY

What can we offer you?

• Learning and development opportunities to help support your career goals
• A safe and secure work environment
• A stable government owned agency who isn't going anywhere!

What we need from you:

• Be a committed teammate, keeping yourself, others and the site safe
• Energy for a physically demanding role - can you lift up to 25kgs continuously?
• An eye for detail and good geographical knowledge
• Able to cover shifts betweenSunday to Friday 10:00pm - 6:30am as and when required

Well, are you up for it? If that sounds like a story you'd like to be a part of, join our vibrant NZ Post team.

For more information about careers at NZ Post visit jobs.nzpost.co.nz. All applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand. Any appointment will be subject to a satisfactory drug test and security check

NZ Post is a values-based organisation and the behaviours and attitudes that will underpin our culture and future success are: Bring the real you- Stronger together- Deliver the best.