Cargo Warehouse Agent

Job Description

Kia ora!

Help keep New Zealand moving. Join our Cargo team in Christchurch as a Cargo Warehouse Agent on a fixed term basis until February 2027 and play an important role in ensuring freight is handled safely, accurately and efficiently. Every shipment you process helps connect businesses, communities, and customers across Aotearoa and beyond.

At Air New Zealand, we connect friends and whānau across Aotearoa and the world. As part of our Cargo team, you'll work in a fast-paced warehouse environment where safety, teamwork and reliability are at the heart of everything we do. This is a great opportunity to build valuable experience in cargo and logistics while working alongside a supportive team.

About the role

Load, unload and safely handle a variety of cargo, including heavy and oversized freight

Build, break down and prepare cargo pallets and containers for transport

Complete cargo acceptance checks and documentation accurately to support efficient operations

Operate warehouse equipment safely and in line with operational procedures

Contribute to a safe, organised and high-performing warehouse environment.

What we're looking for

Availability to work 25-30 hours per week, primarily Monday to Friday, with some flexibility around working hours when required

The physical fitness required for manual handling and working in an active warehouse environment

Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow safety procedures consistently

* A positive attitude, reliability, and a willingness to work as part of a close-knit team.

If you meet the majority of the criteria and are excited by the opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

Take flight and apply now

If you're looking for a hands-on role where every day is different and you can develop valuable cargo and logistics experience, we'd love to hear from you. Join a supportive team, build new skills and help keep Air New Zealand's cargo network moving safely and efficiently.

Applications close Wednesday, 7th October

Additional Information

At Air New Zealand, we are proudly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and believe in creating a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and thrive. Our people are our greatest asset – because while everything else we do in our operation can be replicated by our competitors, it is our people that truly set us apart. We are firm believers in celebrating the differences and diversity of thought our people bring to their roles.

Whāia te pae tawhiti kia tata. Ko te pae tata whakamaua, kia tina.

"Seek to bring distant horizons closer. Once near, seize them and make them your reality."