Freight Sorter

About New Zealand Couriers
At New Zealand Couriers, we keep New Zealand businesses moving. As one of the country's leading courier and logistics providers, we're proud of our strong customer relationships, nationwide network, and commitment to operational excellence. Our people are at the heart of what we do, and we're focused on building a safe, efficient, and high-performing operation that supports our customers and contractors every day.

We're now looking for an early morning Freight Sorter to join our team.

The role
Based at our Masterton depot, our Freight Handlers sort and load parcels, working to deadlines to have everything ready for courier pick-up and delivery. Freight Handlers also assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the deport and are dedicated to the team's Health and safety. In joining our team, you are a crucial part of the nationwide mission to deliver our customers' freight safely and on time.

This is a part-time position working 4:00am - 7:30am, Tuesday - Saturday.

What you'll be doing

• Sort and load parcels accurately and efficiently
• Work to strict dispatch and courier cut-off deadlines
• Maintain depot cleanliness and organisation
• Follow all Health and safety procedures and guidelines
• Support team members to ensure smooth depot operations

What we're looking for

You will be reliable, physically capable, and safety-focused, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• Comfortable lifting within your capability (our freight can be up to 25kg)
• Strong commitment to health and safety
• Available and reliable for day shift hours
• Previous experience in warehousing or depot environment is advantageous, but not essential

What can we offer?

• A hardworking team dedicated to shared goals
• Access career opportunities with the Freightways group of companies

Be a part of a team, whose values attract people who are hardworking, have integrity, a strong customer focus, and are passionate about success.

At New Zealand Couriers, we have forged an entrepreneurial spirit in all that we do and are driven to get things done. If this sounds like you, apply here now! Please attach your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for this role.

The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of NZ working rights and undergo pre-employment screening, including a criminal history check and drug test.