Logistics and Operations Assistant

Facilities Management

• Permanent | Full time (37.5 hours per week) position
• Hours 7.30am - 3.30pm

Do you want to be part of something special within our vibrant University of Canterbury community?

Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With

The University of Canterbury (UC) is situated on a beautiful campus located in Ilam. You will work in the supportive and well-organized Operations and Logistics team and be part of a critical service that keeps our thriving community working to support the success of staff and students.

Āu Mahi | What You Will Do

Your day will be varied and busy and typically you could be working in inwards goods and mail, assembling and delivering furniture, collecting rubbish or undertaking maintenance checks on equipment. As well as working in our Warehouse you will be traveling around the campus meeting staff and undertaking work orders. There will be plenty of opportunities to gain new experiences and even upskill.

Mōu | Who You Are

As you are the "Face" of the department you will enjoying meeting people and delivering a high level of customer service.  Being physically fit and enthusiastic, flexible and a team player are also important. Ideally, you will have previous warehouse/courier service experience and hold a clean and current NZ Driver's Licence (and the ability to drive manual vehicles is preferred), and a Fork Lift Licence (desirable). You will also understand the importance of and demonstrate good Health and Safety practices.

Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC
Tangata Tū, Tangata Ora - Engaged, Empowered, Making a Difference.

Our values are manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga at Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha and these uara (values) guide our decisions and behaviour. Our values provide a roadmap for how we do things, affirming our commitment to the oranga (health, safety and wellbeing) of our students through mana-enhancing pastoral care and support. Ngā Uara (our values) challenge and inspire us to be the best we can be. They make UC a great place to work and study.

We offer a range of fantastic benefits including study opportunities and generous superannuation and leave provisions. For more information, please visit us: https://www.canterbury.ac.nz/joinus/benefits/

For more information about Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury, please visit www.canterbury.ac.nz

The closing date for this position is: 29 May 2022 (midnight, NZ time)

Please note, applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date.

Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply

Please click "Apply" and include a cover letter and resume. We do not accept applications by email, however, we are happy to answer any queries at [email protected]

Due to current border restrictions, you must have Aotearoa New Zealand or Australian citizenship/permanent residency to be considered for this role. If you hold a valid work visa and are physically present in New Zealand then you may also be considered.