Processing Officer

New Zealand Post; New Plymouth; On-site; NZD 36,000 - 43,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development opportunities

Safe work environment

Free parking

Job summary

New Zealand Post in New Plymouth is seeking a Processing Officer to sort, consolidate and dispatch parcels at our Taranaki branch, supporting our courier network. This on-call role requires availability during late-night shifts (12:00 AM–5:30 AM), a willingness to start early or finish later in peak times, and reliable transport.

You’ll need energy for a physically demanding job and good attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Be available to work on call hours, as and when required (Depot operates Monday-Saturday, covering AM shifts 12AM - 5.30AM)
• Flexibility to start earlier or finish later when required during peak times
• Reliable transport to get to work on time
• Energy for a physically demanding role – can you lift up to 25kgs?
• An eye for detail and good geographical knowledge

Responsibilities

• Our Processing Officers create the magic by sorting, consolidating and dispatching parcels and freight at our Taranaki branch, ready for our couriers to deliver.

Skills

Attention to detail

Geographical knowledge

Reliability

Physical stamina

Time flexibility

Job description

# Processing Officer | New Plymouth/Taranaki17-Sep-20261941341XONew Plymouth/Taranaki| | || --- | --- || Category: | Processing Officer || Application Close Date: | 01-Oct-2026 || Position Type: | On Call || Attachments: | No File Attached |* **On Call - work as and when required between 12AM - 5.30AM Monday to Saturday*** **Location: Smart Road, New Plymouth*** **$26.75 per hour + night shift allowance ($3.21 per hour between 8pm and 6am)**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 Taranaki branch,** ready for our couriers to deliver. 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**.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!**What can we offer you?*** Learning and development opportunities to help support your career goals* A safe and secure work environment* Free parking* $26.75 per hour PLUS an extra $3.29 until 6am!**What we need from you:*** Be available to work**on call hours, as and when required (Depot operates Monday-Saturday, covering AM shifts 12AM - 5.30AM)*** **Flexibility to start earlier or finish later when required during peak times*** **Reliable transport to get to work on time*** Be a committed teammate, keeping yourself, others and the site safe* Energy for a physically demanding role – can you lift up to 25kgs?* An eye for detail and good geographical knowledgeWell, 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.nzAll 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.