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Palmerston North · Manawatū-Whanganui

Local delivery driver

FeaturedCasualPosted 11/10/2026 · Closes 10/11/2026

Pay

Base hourly rate
$26.50 – $28.50/hr
8% holiday pay
+$2.12/hr
Indicative combined
$28.62/hr

8% pay-as-you-go holiday pay (qualifying arrangement). The combined figure is indicative only and does not confirm that every employer obligation is met. The hiring business is responsible for the employment agreement, pay and leave.

About the role

Parcel volumes are up and our Longburn branch needs a delivery driver to keep up. Vehicles are late-model automatics with scanners and navigation supplied. This is an early run role, 5.30am to 2pm, Monday to Saturday. Hours vary, but reliable people are usually offered 28 to 40 hours a week. Pay is $26.50 to $28.50 an hour depending on experience. Plus 8% holiday pay paid as you go. A full licence, good local knowledge and a friendly manner with customers are essential. You must hold a full NZ driver licence. You must hold the legal right to work in New Zealand. Close to public transport. Ongoing work for people who turn up and do a good job. Apply now; we reply to every application.

Duties

  • Collect signatures and handle proof-of-delivery exceptions
  • Represent the business well with every customer you meet
  • Deliver and collect parcels across a set metro run
  • Report delays, damages and address problems promptly

Required skills and experience

  • At least 6 months relevant experience
  • • Manual handling
  • • Customer service
  • • Health and safety awareness
  • • Driving (manual)
  • • Early starts

Essential licences or qualifications

  • Full NZ driver licence

PPE, equipment and induction

Uniform and hi-vis supplied. Induction covers scanner use, run sheets and safe lifting.

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