Processing Officer

Processing Officer


Company
NZ Post
Location
Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand
Job Type
Internship
Posted
5 days ago
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Job Description
PROCESSING OFFICER WITH FORKLIFT$26.75 per hour PLUS allowances! Sat-Wed 3am - 9am Kaiwharawhara RoadEver 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 RoleOur Processing Officers create the magic by sorting, consolidating and dispatching parcels and freight at Kaiwharawhara Road site, 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. This role will see you driving a forklift for up to 6 hours per shift, so experience, professionalism and a focus on health and safety is a must. 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/sjTzvEDRUaYHe Aha Te Pai - What you'll love about us!Learning and development opportunities to help support your career goalsA safe and secure work environmentA stable government owned agency who isn't going anywhere!$26.75 per hour PLUS $3.29 night rate allowance until 6am and forklift allowance!Mōu - About YouBe available to work Saturday to Wednesday mornings, 3am - 9am You are a competent, careful and experienced forklift operator Forklift OSH cert and/or F Endorsed Drivers licence (minimum of a restricted driver license is required) Be a committed teammate, keeping yourself, others and the site safeEnergy for a physically demanding role – can you lift up to 25kgs?An eye for detail and good geographical knowledgeBenefitsAt NZ Post, we know what values we hold and the exciting direction we are taking our business. Alongside the opportunity to work with an outstanding team, our permanent employees enjoy a wide variety of benefits including:Access to discounted health insurance plans for you and your familySpecial rates on fantastic holiday home accommodation around New ZealandFull use of a Wellness portal to help you lead a long, happy and healthy lifestyleAn Employee Assistance programme to support you when you need itNZ 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 information 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 checkNZ 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.

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