Freight Sorter - Fixed Term Part Time

About New Zealand Couriers
For more than 60 years, New Zealand Couriers has worked tirelessly to offer our customers the best possible levels of service. New Zealand Couriers is Freightways’ flagship brand. With over 1,100 employees, and 550 independent contractors in 25 locations across the length and breadth of New Zealand, we are incredibly proud to be the country’s leading courier company. 

About the role
Based at our Penrose branch, our Freight Sorters sort and load parcels, working to deadlines to have everything ready for courier pick-up and delivery. Freight Sorters also assist in maintaining the cleanliness of the deport and are dedicated to the team’s Health and Safety. It’s fast-paced, physical work that’s vital to keeping our customers’ businesses running smoothly.

This is a part time fixed term position that will end on 24 December 2026.  It is 20 hours per week – Monday to Friday 4pm to 8pm.

What you’ll be doing

• Sort and load parcels accurately and efficiently


• Work to strict dispatch cut-off deadlines


• Maintain depot cleanliness and organisation


• Follow all Health and Safety procedures and guidelines

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.


• Can lift within your capabilities repetitively and enjoy working on your feet


• Strong commitment to Health and Safety


• Have a sound knowledge of local and national geography


• 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.