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Manukau City · Auckland

Freight despatch clerk

FeaturedFull timePosted 09/11/2026 · Closes 09/12/2026

Pay

Base hourly rate
$28.50 – $31.00/hr

Annual holidays provided through the employment arrangement. The hiring business is responsible for the employment agreement, pay and leave.

About the role

A freight-forwarding depot in Papatoetoe needs two organised despatch coordinators to run its outbound dock. You'll be the link between the warehouse floor, the carriers and the customer service team. Hours are 7am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday. Guaranteed 40 hours a week, with overtime available. Pay is $28.50 to $31.00 an hour depending on experience. You'll need despatch or freight experience, a sharp eye and confidence on the phone. Bring your forklift licence (F endorsement); we'll verify it at the interview. The right to work in New Zealand is essential; we can check this with you quickly. Free on-site parking. Close to public transport. Keen? Apply today and we'll be in touch within a couple of days.

Duties

  • Report daily despatch figures to the operations manager
  • Keep the despatch board and the WMS up to date
  • Book carriers and prepare consignment notes and manifests
  • Liaise with drivers, customers and the warehouse floor
  • Check loads against orders before trucks leave
  • Chase missing items and resolve short-shipments quickly

Required skills and experience

  • At least 6 months relevant experience
  • • Inventory management
  • • Health and safety awareness
  • • Time management

Essential licences or qualifications

  • Forklift licence (F endorsement)

PPE, equipment and induction

Hi-vis and closed footwear required on the dock; supplied. Office and system induction in week one.

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