Despatch Team Member (Fixed Term until 2026) - Christchurch
Kia ora, Talofa lava, Malo e lelei!
Looking for a role where you can stay active, work with a great team, and keep stock moving across one of the biggest distribution centres in Aotearoa? If you're reliable, detail-focused, and ready to roll up your sleeves -this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
The Warehouse Group (TWG) is the home of iconic Kiwi retail brands like The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery, and Noel Leeming. Our Distribution Centre (DC) is the hub that keeps our stores stocked and our customers happy. During peak season, this mission ramps up, and we’re expanding our racking crew to meet the demand.
Job Description
As a Despatch Team Member, you’ll be part of a fast-paced, high-energy team responsible for processing and preparing outgoing stock for delivery to stores across Aotearoa.
This role offers a lot of variety and requires a strong focus on accuracy, speed, and adaptability. You’ll be on your feet, moving stock, solving problems, and keeping things flowing from the DC to our customers.
What you’ll be doing:
- Stacking and prepping pallets (items ranging from 1kg to 30kg)
- Sorting stock by barcode and store
- Picking off our fast paced conveyer belts.
- Using RF scanners to track inventory movement
- Prime moving and pallet wrapping
- Closing, labelling, and preparing stock for despatch
- Operating pallet jacks, box cutters, and strapping machines
- Bulk picking and stock consolidation
- Responding to last-minute changes and supporting the team where needed
This is a fixed term position until mid January 2026.
Monday – Friday
6:30am – 3:00pm OR
7:30am – 4:00pm OR
8:30am – 5:00pm
$30.28/hr
Please note: This role is to support our Peak Period through to January 2026. As it is our busiest time of the year, we are unlikely to be able to approve any extended leave across this time including around Christmas and New Years (Please note, we do not work public holidays).
What We’re Looking For- Are physically fit and happy to be on your feet throughout the day
- Have a keen eye for detail and care about getting things right
- Communicate clearly and work well in a team
- Can work independently and stay focused on the task
- Are adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced environment
- Have previous warehouse or distribution centre experience (a bonus but not required)
To be considered for this role, you must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand.
Additional information
We’re passionate about what we do, and we’re pumped for peak! This fixed-term opportunity is ideal for anyone wanting to be part of something fast-paced, rewarding, and just a bit iconic.
Ready to get stuck in and be part of our peak season success? Apply now and join the TWG whanau!