If you hold a full Code 1 New Zealand driver’s licence with no endorsements and you enjoy a job that combines driving, warehouse work, and customer interaction, this position at Hancocks Family Merchants in Mount Cook offers a great opportunity. You will be the face of the company, delivering metro orders to customers in a timely manner while providing excellent service. You will also pick, check, and pack orders using efficient single piece flow methods to eliminate waste in the dispatch process. The role requires physical fitness because you will lift up to 20 kilograms repeatedly throughout the day. You must already live in New Zealand and hold an open work visa, residence, or citizenship. A drug test is required. The start rate may vary depending on experience, but the advertised range is competitive. If you have good communication skills, strong numeracy, computer literacy, and a solid work ethic, this full time role could be your next step.
Who You Will Work For
Hancocks Family Merchants is a 100 percent New Zealand family owned and operated business. The company holds a sizeable portfolio of premium liquor brands and is a key player in the industry, experiencing significant growth. The Mount Cook, Wellington warehouse is a busy operation that values team members who take pride in accuracy, efficiency, and customer service.
What You Will Do Each Day
- Deliver metro orders to customers in a timely manner, representing Hancocks with excellent customer service at every stop
- Accurately pick, check, and pack orders using single piece flow methods to create a single end to end transaction
- Drive a Code 1 vehicle safely, following all road rules and delivery schedules
- Load and unload products, ensuring items are secure and undamaged during transport
- Assist with general warehousing duties including stock put away, organisation, and cleanliness
- Maintain accurate delivery documentation and report any discrepancies
- Communicate effectively with customers and warehouse team members
What You Need to Qualify
You must have a full Code 1 New Zealand driver’s licence with no endorsements. Some driving, stock picking, or warehousing experience is required. You must already live in New Zealand and hold an open work visa, residence, or citizenship. A drug test must be passed. Physical fitness is essential because you will lift up to 20 kilograms repeatedly throughout the day. Good communication skills, strong numeracy, and computer literacy are required. A strong work ethic and reliability are non negotiable. You should be comfortable working early morning or daytime hours as required. No criminal or driving endorsements that would prevent employment.
Pay Rate and Work Conditions
The hourly pay rate is between 29 and 30 New Zealand dollars, depending on experience. This is a full time role based at the Mount Cook, Wellington warehouse. Hours are typically daytime, but specific shift times are not listed. You will be required to pass a pre employment drug test, and random testing may occur during employment. The company offers a supportive, family owned work environment with opportunities to be part of a growing business.
How to Apply
To apply for this Code 1 delivery driver and store person position at Hancocks Family Merchants, submit your CV through the job board where you found this advertisement. Include details of your driver’s licence, any relevant driving or warehousing experience, and your current work visa or residency status. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for an interview and drug test. If you are a fit, reliable driver who enjoys being the face of a respected Kiwi family business, this is the role you have been waiting for.