Warehouse Operations Assistant

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora New Zealand is seeking a warehouse assistant to support picking, packing and dispatch duties in a small team. The role involves handling a wide range of products and assisting with stock control, decanting and daily operational activities.

You will join a family-owned business with a practical, hands-on culture and a focus on safety and accuracy. The hours are 30 per week, with a Monday-to-Thursday and Friday half-day schedule, working on-site in Auckland.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' general work experience.
• Ability to lift heavy items (10–20 kg) regularly.
• Ability to handle heavier items (40–50 kg) with lifting techniques or equipment.
• Proficiency with standard IT tools and business apps.
• Ability to complete high volumes of work with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Picking, packing and dispatch.
• Support warehouse operations.
• Support decanting activities.
• Support operational activities.
• Be health and safety aware and active.
• Support shop activities.

Skills

Lifting heavy items

IT tools proficiency

Work under pressure

Attention to accuracy

Education

Certificate in warehousing or logistics

Tools

Mechanical handling equipment

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 16th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

• pick, packs and dispatches orders to our online and trades customers
• supports warehousing activities like inwards, labelling, decanting and stock management

Our Company is:

• family owned
• made up of six staff
• proud to be a culturally safe place

The role is:

• busy but without impossible deadlines and targets
• complicated to start with due to the large range of products we stock
• one where you learn lots

The Job:

• Picking, Packing and Dispatch
• Support Warehouse Operations
• Support Decanting Activities
• Support Operational Activities
• Be Health & Safety Aware & Active
• Support Shop Activities

The Hours:

• 30 per week made up as
  • Monday to Thursday 9:30-3.30pm and Friday 9:30-2

Must Haves:

• 3+ years' general work experience
• Ability to lift heavy items over 10kg and under 20kg regularly throughout the day
• Ability to safely handle heavier items (40kg, 50kg and over) using team lifting techniques or mechanical handling equipment.
• Ability to use standard IT tools for business, computer, laptop, tablet, phone and associated software/ online apps.
• Ability to complete high volumes of work under pressure with accuracy

Nice to Haves:

• 2+ years’ work experience in warehousing, dispatching, logistics or similar field
• Certificate level (or higher) qualifications in warehousing, logistics or similar field
• Clean Class 1 Full Drivers Licence
• F endorsement on Drivers Licence
• MPI Accredited Person status

Other Red Tape:

• Must have good enough MOJ checks - no dishonesty, drug or crimes against a person convictions
• Drug testing may be a required (and is part of the contract if successful)