"Logistics Assistant"

Job Description:

• 40-hour week Monday to Friday (no weekend work)
• Supportive and fun team culture
• Excellent salary and benefits including additional leave

Ngā kōrero mō te tūranga – About the role

Our small multi skilled logistics team are looking for another superstar to join our team. If you enjoy being active, are willing to undertake a variety of physical tasks then you will be excited by the opportunity to join our logistics team as a Logistics Assistant. You will assist with moving and transporting equipment, furniture, inventory, and mail within the Campus as well as any other tasks from within the wider logistics team.

With our campus nestled in a park like setting, we offer a great working environment along with generous annual leave and other benefits.

Salary will be in the range of $53,227 to $58,406 per year based on skills, knowledge and experience brought to the position. This is a full-time role (40 hours a week), based on our Hillcrest Campus.

For more information on the role please see the position description here. All applications need to be submitted online via the apply here function.

Ko wai koe? – Who are you?

Reporting to the Logistics Team Leader you will:

• Be able to work independently and have excellent communication with all stakeholders within the University.
• Need a full clean NZ drivers licence and be a confident driver to navigate the Campus and all those who use it. You will need to drive a small truck ( but truck license not required).
• Have basic carpentry skills to dismantle and reassemble furniture as part of office moves.
• Have the physical strength and capability to suit the manual handling aspect of this role whilst adhering to expected health & safety standards.
• Have basic computer and keyboard skills to access work requests and emails and process mails.
• Be well presented with strong communication (English language) and customer services skills to ensure our team are well represented across Campus.

Ko wai mātou? – Who are we?

The Logistics team are part of the Support Services Team within Property Services Division (PS). PS is responsible for providing management and advice for all aspects of property across the University’s campuses including project management, space management, leased properties, physical asset management, operations and maintenance.

He aha ngā take me tono mai ai koe? – Why should you apply for this position?

We want you to be part of our success! Our University stands proudly on the world stage as a provider of future-focused, international education and an active player in global research. Our rankings reflect these strengths. Working with us means you’ll enjoy a satisfying work environment with many benefits.

The University of Waikato is distinctive for the diversity of its staff and students, and encourages applicants with the relevant capabilities from all backgrounds to apply. Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in NZ.

Ko te Tangata – For the People

The University of Waikato prides itself on the quality of its engagement with the communities that it serves, the provision of a world-class education and the national and international impact of its research. Our policies are guided by the principles of the Treaty of Waitangi and equal opportunity for all.

E herea ana te Whare Wānanga ki te kaupapa kia whakaratohia te mea angitū ōrite ki ngā tāngata katoa.

Applications Close on Sunday February 8, 2026

Requisition Number 1003297

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