Delivery Agent - On Call
NZ Post
What the role involves
- Processing and sorting mail
- Delivering mail and parcels
- Connecting with customers
What they ask for
Availability for on-call work Mon–Sat, 7.00am–4.25pm; high numeracy and literacy; eligibility to work in New Zealand
About the job
- $27.86 per hour + allowances
- On call hours: Mon-Sat between 7.00am-4.25pm
- Palmerston North location
Imagine a job where you can help Kiwi businesses grow, connect whānau across the world, uplift communities, and spread joy, all in a day's work. Well, are you up for it? If that sounds like a story you'd like to be a part of, join our vibrant NZ Post team.
Our On Call employees are a vital part of our business. You can be called on to cover staff sickness, leave or to assist us with our peak delivery periods. Its a great way to get work / life balance!
Once known as the ‘Postie', we're all about delivering what Kiwis care about with a dash of fun and a whole lot of passion.
Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role
As the face of NZ Post out in the community, you'll connect with our customers as you deliver their mail and parcels. Working alongside a dedicated team, you'll process and sort mail from our Palmerston North Mail Centre, before going it alone out on your delivery route, using an e-bike, rain, hail or shine!
Delivery Agents are a hardy bunch, all united by one mission - to deliver for New Zealand.
Mōu - About You
- Availability to work on call as and when required Mon-Sat between 7.00am-4.25pm
- A reliable vehicle is desired
- Be ready for a physically demanding role
- Have a high level of numeracy and literacy - so you can get all that addressing information sorted!
- Ensure your own and the health and safety of your colleagues
- Going the extra mile to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction
- And above all, a passion for doing a great job and getting it right, each and every time!
NZ 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.
Ready to be a part of that story? Let's go!
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 check.
NZ 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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