Processing Officer - Part Time 20 hours

Role overview

This part-time Processing Officer position is based at George Bellew Road in Christchurch and involves early-morning work from Monday to Friday, 2:00 am to 6:00 am. The role pays $26.75 per hour from 1 July, plus a night allowance of $3.29 per hour.

In this role, you’ll help sort, combine, and dispatch parcels and freight so they are ready for courier delivery. The work supports NZ Post’s wider purpose of helping deliver for New Zealand through teamwork, technology, and a strong operational focus.

What the job involves

The position is centered on processing mail and freight efficiently and accurately within a busy branch environment. You’ll be part of a diverse team working toward shared delivery goals while maintaining a safe and productive site.

Working pattern and location

• Part-time role of 20 hours per week
• Monday to Friday, 2:00 am to 6:00 am
• George Bellew Road site, Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand

What’s on offer

• Opportunities to learn and grow professionally
• A secure and safety-focused workplace
• Employment with a stable government-owned organisation
• Base pay of $26.75 per hour from 1 July
• Additional night shift allowance of $3.29 per hour
• Discounted health insurance options for employees and family
• Special pricing on holiday home stays across New Zealand
• Access to a wellness portal
• Employee Assistance Programme support

About you

The ideal applicant is reliable, works well in a team, and is comfortable with physically active work. You should be attentive to detail, have practical geographic awareness, and be able to lift up to 25 kg.

Additional information

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand. Any offer will depend on passing a drug test and a security check. NZ Post also describes itself as a values-led employer committed to inclusion, with a culture built around bringing your authentic self, working stronger together, and delivering the best.

Values and culture

NZ Post highlights the following behaviours and attitudes as important to its future success: bring the real you, stronger together, and deliver the best.