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New Zealand Couriers

Customer Services Officer

  • Posted 2d ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time
Location

Mount Maunganui


Job Description

About New Zealand Couriers

Proudly NZ-owned and operated, for over fifty years our company has been driving ahead of the competition thanks to our passionate team and results-focused service delivery. Now with over 1,100 employees, and 550 independent contractors in 25 locations across New Zealand, we are proud to serve the local communities we work in, to be New Zealand’s most experienced courier provider, and to be the flagship brand of Freightways.

About the Role

Based at our Tauranga branch, the Customer Services Officer takes calls and answers emails in support of our customers checking in on their parcel deliveries. As part of a team well-versed in service excellence, you’ll also collaborate with our operations team and courier drivers in locating parcels, working towards the shared goal of ensuring customers’ freight is getting where it needs to be.

This is a permanent full-time position, working Monday to Friday during standard business hours.

Key responsibilities include

  • Overseeing reception counter and responding to visiting customers
  • Handling customer queries via phone and email
  • Data entry and processing of misdirected/undeliverable freight – change to any relevant/specific duty involved
  • Assisting in operational and admin duties as required (parcel sorting, scanning etc.)


About you

  • You have proven success in creating positive customer experiences
  • Demonstrable data entry skills and competency with MS Office Suite
  • You can bring transferable service skills to the fast-paced logistics industry
  • Team player who has a strong desire to make a real difference


Join us and in return we can offer

  • A hard working, driven and supportive team
  • Onsite parking
  • Grow your career with Freightways, an NZX Top 50 company


At New Zealand Couriers, we have forged an entrepreneurial spirit in all that we do, and are driven to get things done. If this sounds like you, apply here now! Please attach your CV and cover letter outlining your suitability for this role.

All candidates will be required to provide proof of NZ working rights and undergo pre-employment screening, including a criminal history check and drug test.


Hard Skills Required

  • Data Entry
  • MS Office Competency
  • Customer Queries
  • Parcel Sorting
  • Reception Oversight

Soft Skills Required

  • Problem Solving
  • Customer Rapport
  • Attention to Detail

Benefits and Perks

  • 🧕
    Inclusive Workspace
  • 📈
    Professional Development
  • 🅿
    Free Parking
  • 💹
    Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • 💚
    Counselling Services
  • 🎖
    Long Service Rewards

Job Schedule

  • Monday to Friday

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