Processing Officer On Call

New Zealand Post Group; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift rate

Job summary

NZ Post is seeking Processing Officers at the Mowbray Street branch in Christchurch. The role involves sorting, consolidating and dispatching parcels for delivery, with on-call shifts from 2am to 10am and eligibility for a night shift rate for appropriate hours.

Positioned in a busy, safety‑focused environment, you will join a team supporting reliable parcel delivery across Aotearoa. Ideal candidates are available for on-call duties, able to handle up to 25kg, and possess strong attention to

Qualifications

• Availability to work on-call in early hours (2am–10am).
• Ability to lift up to 25kg.
• Attention to detail and good geographical knowledge.
• Willingness to work at Mowbray Street, Christchurch.

Responsibilities

• Sort, consolidate and dispatch parcels and freight at Mowbray Street branch.
• Support couriers to ensure timely deliveries.
• Cover on-call shifts during sickness, leave, or peak periods.
• Maintain a safe, efficient work environment.

Skills

On-call availability

Team player

Detail orientation

Lifting 25 kg

Geography knowledge

Job description

• $26.75 per hour + Night shift rate for eligable hours
• On call as and when required between 2am and 10am
• Mowbray Street, Christchurch

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!

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

Our Processing Officers create the magic by sorting, consolidating and dispatching parcels and freight at our Mowbray Street branch, 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.

Our On Call employees are a vital part of our business. You can be called on to cover staff sickness, leave or to assist us with our peak freight periods. Its a great way to get work / life balance!

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

He Aha Te Pai - What you'll love about us!

• 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!

Mōu - About You

• Be available to work on call as and when required between 2am - 10am
• 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 knowledge

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.

NZ Post proudly stands as a Gold Supporter of Pride Pledge - because building an inclusive workplace where everyone can bring their authentic self to work is core to who we are.

For more inform..ation 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.