KiwiRail Looking for Logistics Coordinator – Waltham at Christchurch, Canterbury Full Time

Te whiwhinga mahi – The Opportunity

Working from our Christchurch office in Waltham, this is a great opportunity for a candidate who is passionate about joining the exciting and complex world of Rail with NZ market leader in logistics solutions.

As part of the Stow team, you will be fully trained into the fast paced and busy role of coordinating the allocation of customer freight (tonnage) as booked whilst liaising closely with internal stakeholders, seeking and providing operational information to field staff in a timely and effective manner and monitoring mainline freight trains running within the system plus auditing system information and reporting on any changes as required.

It’s a high performing team that thrives on results and achieves this through continuity of knowledge within a diverse and vibrant working environment that is lead by a very flexible and supportive Manager.

Please note that this position involves shift work on a 24/7 rotating roster, meaning that you will need to have the ability to work nights, weekend shifts and public holidays as required.

He aha ngā pukenga e rapu ana tatou – What skills are we looking for?

• Proven work experience in assessing customer’s needs and planning

• (Logistics, Shipping or Transport is preferred but not essential)

• Be a good multi-tasker and work well under pressure

• Enjoy analysing and interpreting information to solve problems with an eye for detail

• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills to contribute to a truly collaborative team culture

• Be comfortable using multiple systems and have a good basic understanding of Microsoft Excel

Your Benefits:

• Competitive remuneration and excellent penal rates

• Commitment to continued learning and development

• Access to discounted travel, health insurance & holiday houses across NZ as part of our Staff Welfare Trust

• Career progression opportunities and long-term employment.

• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Fully paid training

• Study Grants for employees and Scholarships for children of employees.

• KiwiRail Networking Groups

• Retail and Service discounts

About KiwiRail:

KiwiRail is New Zealand’s national railway, employing around 4,200 talented people in a wide range of business functions. Our teams are responsible for maintaining 4,000 kilometres of rail corridor, bridges, tunnels, viaducts, overhead wires, signals, and level crossings. Our team is like a family; we love what we do, and we thrive in this busy and upbeat environment.

KiwiRail is committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace where everyone can feel valued, respected, and have equal opportunity to succeed. We encourage applications from people of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, personalities, ethnicities, abilities, and cultures.

If you are ready to make a difference within a progressive organisation that encourages forward thinking and recognises success, then we would like to hear from you.

Position Description: Linehaul Logistics Coordinator

Applications close: 8th th August 2022

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