Since 1964 our courier company has been driving ahead of the competition thanks to our passionate team, innovative systems and friendly, results-focused service.
A New Zealand Couriers contractor is an independent business owner; professional business people running their own business, and operate on a 'Contract of Service' with New Zealand Couriers. You essentially own your own business but with the advantages of being paid on a set date, a starting base of customers, and our ongoing support from the industry professionals.
We have an opportunity for an new contractor to apply for a established run based in the Airport Oaks region. This run consists of an early 6.00am start in East Tamaki receiving your freight for the day. You will spend the morning delivering to the Airport region including throughout the domestic and international terminals. This is a challenging area that requires a very keen eye for detail. After a lunch break you'll spend your afternoon conducting bulk pickups from customers in the Airport Oaks region and finishing your day either at our Penrose or East Tamaki depot.
- Available From September 2025
- Average Daily Kms 100 km
- Average Daily Working Hours 11 Hours (roughly 6.00am-5.00pm)
- Run Contractor Earnings $120,000+ p.a. *
Van requirement: min. 12m3, less than 5 years old.
Key attributes to being successful:
- Attention to detail, strong understanding of English and quality of work
- Able to be friendly and approachable to customers
- A mature and responsible work ethic
- Good customer service focus (both internal and external)
- A ‘can do’ positive attitude as well as being a team player
- Adaptability and flexibility in changing environments
- Reliability and honesty
- Eligible to work in New Zealand
- A professional image and good communication skills
- Clean drivers’ licence with dangerous goods (D) endorsment
- Having a clean background and able to pass a detailed clearance for Auckland Airport Airside access
- Able to pass a criminal, credit and Police screening check
If you are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, have superb communication skills, can finance your own late model van, support yourself in business - then we want to hear from you.
Further information available on our website:
http://www.nzcouriers.co.nz/our_roles.html#role_detail_contract_driver
Applicants for this position need to be domiciled in New Zealand with the appropriate Visa or Permanent Residence before applying. Any appointment will be subject to a satisfactory credit and security check.
- Expected gross earnings based on current run performance and do not constitute a promised return. This information is provided as an indication only, it does not constitute a term of the Contractor Agreement. Run earnings can be impacted by, but not limited to, the performance of the Contractor, an increase or decrease in freight volumes handled or significant weather / natural events.
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