Stores Clerk

Alliance Group Limited; Mataura; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

One week's additional annual leave

Ongoing training and development

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site health services

Job summary

Alliance Group Limited is seeking a practical and organised Stores Assistant to support our Mataura plant. You will receive, store, record and distribute stock to plant departments to maintain production continuity, with backup payroll data entry when required.

This role involves forklift operation, safety compliance and assisting the Office Manager. We offer one week of additional annual leave, ongoing training and development, access to EAP and on-site health services.

Qualifications

• Accurate record keeping and stock management experience preferred.
• Current New Zealand driver’s licence required.
• Forklift licence ideal but not essential.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to health and safety in the workplace.
• Ability to undertake manual handling and lifting when required.

Responsibilities

• Receive, check and accurately record incoming and outgoing goods.
• Maintain stock levels and use automated ordering processes.
• Keep the store clean, tidy and well organised with admin tasks.
• Restock items and operate a walk-behind forklift as required.
• Handle and store chemicals safely per safety data sheets.
• Process returns and faulty goods per company procedures.
• Provide cover for the Office Manager, including payroll duties.
• Promote safe work practices and comply with policies and legislation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Word

Driver's licence

Teamwork & communication

Health & safety awareness

Manual handling / physical fitness

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Stores Assistant – Mataura

About Us

At Alliance Group, we're more than a global supplier of exceptional grass-fed lamb, beef and venison. We're a purpose-driven business committed to driving prosperity for our farming families and creating thriving environments for our people. With sites across the North and South Islands, we're focused on performance improvement, innovation and reducing our environmental impact.

The Role

We are looking for a practical and organised Stores Assistant to support our Mataura plant. You will keep essential goods moving by accurately receiving, storing, recording and distributing stock to plant departments, helping our teams maintain continuity of supply and meet production requirements. The role also provides valuable backup to the Office Manager, including payroll data entry and daily livestock reconciliations when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, check and accurately record incoming and outgoing goods.
• Maintain appropriate stock levels and use automated ordering processes to support efficient plant operations.
• Keep the store clean, tidy and well organised, with administration and cleaning requirements completed.
• R estock items and operate a walk behind forklift as required.
• Handle and store chemicals safely in line with safety data sheets, procedures and protective equipment requirements.
• Process returns and faulty goods in accordance with company procedures.
• Provide cover for the Office Manager, including payroll duties and livestock reconciliations when required.
• Promote safe work practices and comply with company policies, procedures and legislative requirements.

About You

You will bring:

• Strong attention to detail and a reliable, organised approach.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word.
• A current driver's licence.
• The physical fitness to safely undertake manual handling and heavy lifting when required.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A commitment to health, safety and respectful workplace behaviours.

Ideally, you'll also have previous office administration or stock-control experience and a current forklift licence although we will work with you to obtain this if necessary.

Please note that we are only considering candidates who currently have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

What We Offer

• One week's additional annual leave.
• Ongoing support and training.
• Career development opportunities.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and on-site health services.

Alliance Group is committed to creating a workplace where everyone is treated with fairness, dignity and respect. We believe that a diverse workforce strengthens our business and the communities we serve, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and abilities.

We recruit, develop and promote people based on their skills, experience, qualifications and potential. We are committed to providing an inclusive, safe and respectful workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed and feel valued.

Applications close: Saturday 14 November 2026