Stores Assistant

New Zealand Defence Force; Wellington; On-site; NZD 61,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life cover

Critical illness protection

Discounted insurances

Free will services

Savings schemes for Defence community

Financial guidance and mortgage broker

Job summary

New Zealand Defence Force – Wanganui, North Island, is seeking a Stores Assistant to provide specialist stores, inventory and logistics support to 2nd Combat Service Support Battalion. You will manage receipt, issue, transfer and accounting of stores, conduct stocktakes, and coordinate freight and materials to internal teams.

The role requires attention to detail, SAP proficiency, and a Class 1 NZ Driver Licence; forklift endorsement is desirable and travel across NZDF bases may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience with stock control, inventory management or warehousing operations.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Experience using SAP.
• Strong computer literacy in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise work, show initiative and work independently.
• A full Class 1 New Zealand Driver Licence (Essential).
• Forklift Endorsement and Dangerous goods handling experience (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Processing the receipt, issue, transfer and accounting of stores and equipment.
• Maintaining accurate inventory records and conducting regular stocktakes.
• Managing storage areas and ensuring equipment is stored safely and securely.
• Preparing, dispatching and receiving freight and materials.
• Providing professional customer service and logistics support to internal stakeholders.

Skills

Stock control

Inventory management

Warehousing operations

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Independence

Class 1 Driver Licence

Forklift certification

Dangerous goods handling

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

New Zealand Defence Force – Wanganui, North Island

The Stores Assistant provides specialist stores, inventory, and logistics support to 2nd Combat Service Support Battalion, ensuring equipment and materials are accurately managed, maintained, and available when required.

The main responsibilities of this role are:

• Processing the receipt, issue, transfer and accounting of stores and equipment
• Maintaining accurate inventory records and conducting regular stocktakes
• Managing storage areas and ensuring equipment is stored safely and securely
• Preparing, dispatching and receiving freight and materials
• Providing professional customer service and logistics support to internal stakeholders

The salary for this role ranges from $60,903 - $68,852, inclusive of a 4% superannuation contribution. Appointments within this range are based on skills and experience.

Please Note: The formal title for this role within NZDF is Stores AssistantCentral Q – 2 CSS BN.

Along with experience in warehousing, stores, logistics or inventory management environments, you'll ideally bring:

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records
• Experience with stock control, inventory management or warehousing operations
• Experience using SAP
• Strong computer literacy in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to prioritise work, show initiative and work independently
• A full Class 1 New Zealand Driver Licence (Essential)
• Forklift Endorsement and Dangerous goods handling experience (desirable)

This role requires occasional domestic travel across NZDF's Camps and Bases.

You need to have a Class 1 Full Driver's Licence.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Safeguard your loved ones with a fully funded life cover of up to $300,000 and critical illness protection. Other benefits include discounted additional insurances, free will services and savings schemes for the Defence community. Get expert financial guidance and mortgage broker services. Find all our benefits and more on the Force 4 Families website.

NZDF champions diversity and inclusivity, valuing every member and fuelling their success. We embrace uniqueness, understanding that diverse teams drive creativity, innovation, and excellence. With an open door to all – irrespective of gender, ethnicity, ability, age, or family dynamics – NZDF offers a flexible, empowering work environment. Join us in shaping a brighter future, where everyone thrives.

Please Note:

• You must be a New Zealand citizen or you must hold New Zealand Permanent Residence or have a current New Zealand Residency Class Visa.
• At minimum, you must hold New Zealand Permanent Residence or have a current New Zealand Residency Class Visa, and you must be a citizen of and have lived in Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, United States of America or New Zealand continuously for the last five (5) years.
• You must have a five (5) year background history that can be verified and assessed appropriately by the NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) to determine if you are suitable for a security clearance at this level.

If you do not meet the minimum criteria, unfortunately, your application will not be accepted. We do welcome your application at a time when you will meet the requirements.