Delivery Agent - Dunedin

Delivery Agent - Dunedin


Company
NZ Post
Location
Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
5 days ago
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Job Description
Delivery Agent - Full time $27.86 per hour 5 day, 2 week rotating roster South Dunedin 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.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 RoleAs 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 Strathallan Street branch, before going it alone out on your delivery route, using an eBike and / or Motorcycle; rain, hail or shine!Delivery Agents are a hardy bunch, all united by one mission – to deliver for New Zealand.Mōu - About YouAvailability to work a 5-day rotating roster across Monday - Friday week 1 and Tuesday to Saturday week 2 starting at 7.30am A minimum of a restricted or full NZ driver's license or motorcycle licenceBe ready for a physically demanding role - you must be a confident and competent e-Bike / Motorbike rider 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 colleaguesGoing the extra mile to ensure high levels of customer satisfactionAnd above all, a passion for doing a great job and getting it right, each and every time!He Aha Te Pai - What you'll love about us!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 familyOpportunity to join Marram for special rates on fantastic holiday home accommodation around New ZealandAn Employee Assistance programme to support you when you or your family need itStaff discounts in conjunction with our business partnersOpportunities to advance a career within NZ PostNZ 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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Q What is the minimum wage for truck drivers in New Zealand from 1 April 2026?
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment sets the adult minimum wage at NZ$24.50 per hour from 1 April 2026 for all drivers including truck and delivery roles. Drivers must receive at least this rate for the first 40 hours per week, with time-and-a-half for hours worked between 40 and 60. Starting 1 April 2026, the rate applies to all new and existing employment agreements without exception.
Q Do overseas drivers need a specific visa to work as truck drivers in New Zealand in 2026?
Immigration New Zealand requires drivers from outside New Zealand to hold either an Accredited Employer Work Visa or a Straight to Residence visa under the transport sector if the role is on the Green List. Applicants must have a job offer from an accredited employer paying at least NZ$29.66 per hour before lodging the visa application. The visa allows up to three years of work with the option to apply for residence after two years of continuous employment.
Q What driver licence class is required for heavy vehicle jobs in New Zealand?
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency mandates a Class 2 licence for rigid trucks over 4,500 kg and a Class 4 or 5 licence for combination vehicles over 18,000 kg. Drivers must also hold a current dangerous goods endorsement if carrying hazardous loads and complete the 40-hour logbook training course. The licence must be renewed every five years with a medical certificate dated no older than 24 months.
Q How many hours can drivers legally work per week in New Zealand in 2026?
The Employment Relations Act limits standard driver working hours to 40 hours per week spread over no more than five days. Any hours above 40 must be paid at 1.5 times the ordinary rate, and drivers cannot exceed 11 hours of driving time in any 24-hour period under NZTA work-time rules. Employers must provide at least two consecutive days off each week.
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