"Storeperson"

About our team | Mō te tīma

We are the Supply Chain, an integral part of the Financial Services Division - a team of highly skilled professional staff responsible all things financial for the University of Otago.

Our Supply Chain team is focused on providing flexible Purchasing and Stores services across six hubs of activity.

The role | Te mahi

The role of Storeperson, within the Supply Chain team, is responsible for a wide range of stores activities, including managing inwards goods and stores operations including inventory replenishment and stocktaking, appropriate storage, picking and distribution of goods.

The range of tasks includes:

• Acting as a trusted point of contact for staff and students receiving goods or accessing the store.
• Performing stocktakes and audits while understanding your user’s requirements.
• Maintaining databases and spreadsheets for Stores inventory and charge outs.
• Receiving, inspecting, checking and processing inwards goods.
• Unloading, delivering and coordinating the safe and timely distribution of goods to the customer or end-use location; and
• Storing goods appropriately while remaining aware of particular storage requirements (fragile, perishable goods etc.).

The specific tasks in your role will vary depending on the portfolio of work you are focusing on. A more thorough list of portfolio related activities can be found in the position description.

Due to the nature of the Supply Chain, the range of tasks and responsibilities is broad and may require performing duties at different workplaces or locations across campus.

Your skills and experience | Kā pūkeka me kā wheako

• Previous experience working in busy, high-volume stores or logistics environments.
• A passion for customer service and delivering exceptional service to staff and students.
• You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office and PC skills, particularly Excel and familiarity with databases.
• The role involves working across several different systems and databases, as a result, a high attention to detail is required.
• A background in science would be beneficial but not required.

We are committed to on-going training and development in order to upskill successful candidates in areas that they desire more exposure to.

Further details | Pūroko

This is a permanent, full-time (37.5 hours per week) position, based in Ōtepoti, Dunedin.

The appointment range for this role is $63,508 to $68,185. Top of the range is $73,640 per annum.

You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this position.

We offer competitive salary, 5 weeks’ annual leave, a 6.75% superannuation scheme, and the ability to achieve real work/life balance.

The University of Otago is a workplace that values and utilises diverse and inclusive thinking, people, and behaviours. This means that the contributions of staff with diverse backgrounds, experiences, skills, and perspectives are valued and respected.

For further information, please contact Joanne Preston via the email address below.

Applications | Tono

To submit your application (including CV and cover letter) please click the apply button below. Applications quoting reference number 2600110 will close on Wednesday, 21 January 2026.

Applications may be considered as they are received. The University reserves the right to close this vacancy at any time.

Additional Information

Contact: Joanne Preston

Position details: Job Description

Further Information: Department Website

Location: About Dunedin