Driver and Warehouse Assistant at NZ Defence Force, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

Mō te tūnga | About the role

As a member of the supply chain team, your primary responsibility in this position will be to assist with projects to ensure the delivery of necessary operational support outputs.

Additionally, you will be a vital member of the transport team, responsible for the internal delivery of Navy mail within the Devonport Naval Base, as well as to satellite units located at Kauri Point and Narrowneck Officer Training School.

The team provides drivers for various purposes including:

• Transporting personnel to essential duties;
• Transporting to and from professional and technical courses; and
• Assisting with transport to managed isolation facilities.

Distribution duties primarily involve:

• Picking; and
• Carrying out fork lift duties such as loading and unloading trucks.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience

We are looking for a mature and experienced driver with Class 1, Class 2 and Class 4 driver's licence with a P endorsement.

You'll need to have a good understanding of the Land Transport Act and be proficient with computer applications in a distribution environment.

As our Vehicle Valet, you'll play a crucial role in presenting our vehicle fleet.

You'll be interacting with a diverse range of people, so strong communication skills and confidence are essential.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a customer-facing team and make a real difference.

Mō mātou | About Us

The Supply Chain is a sub-Unit within the DLC (M) that is responsible for controlling and supplying equipment and materials primarily to the Royal New Zealand Navy. The Group provides a range of supply chain services, including transportation and freight forwarding, material preservation and packaging, warehousing, procurement, inventory management, and material data control.

Every hour of every day, 365 days of the year, the New Zealand Defence Force is contributing to the defence, security and well-being of Aotearoa / New Zealand. As a modern, professional military, it is our goal to maintain well trained, equipped and disciplined armed forces that can react to crisis at short notice. 

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

NZDF is an inclusive organisation that is open to flexible working arrangements and welcomes applications from people regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, age, beliefs/opinions, or family circumstances.

In return for your expertise, dedication and hard work, NZDF is offering remuneration reflective of your experience, along with:

• Great benefits for you and your family.
• Full time ongoing work.
• Fully funded life cover up to $300,000.
• Access to holiday accommodation across NZ.
• Discounts Handbook for selected retail, entertainment and service providers.
• 5 weeks annual leave per year.
• Free onsite parking and great nearby amenities.
• Opportunities for career development.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

To view the Position Description and to Apply, please use the links on this page.

Please note:

• Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug screening test prior to any offer of employment being made.
• If you are an existing NZDF employee (excluding contractors) you must apply through our Internal Vacancies site, via the HR Toolkit.

Applications close on Monday 27 March 2023.

Please note: Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand (NZ) and be able to obtain and maintain the required level of NZ Government security clearance for the position applied for. The minimum citizenship and residency criteria for security clearances to be granted by the NZ Defence Force are as follows:

Low level Security Clearance

• most preferably a NZ citizen, who has resided in this country continuously for at least the last five years, OR
• is a citizen of, and/or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last five years: either Australia, Canada, NZ, the United Kingdom (UK) or the United States of America (USA); and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at this level.

If you do not meet these minimum criteria, we will not be able to accept your application.