Company
Mitre 10 (New Zealand) Limited
Location
Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
Job type
Full-time
Posted
12 days ago
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Job description
Smith's Mitre 10 Mega is a family-owned Christchurch business which strives to offer exceptional customer service to every customer every time.This is your opportunity to join our Hornby store and be part of the team as we strive to make our store a number one destination for all trade and DIY alike.This role is within our Dispatch area, and we are looking for a person to facilitate and conduct our deliveries for trade and retail customers as well as stock transfers between our Smiths stores. You will also assist in picking trade and retail orders, predominately in the Drive Thru area, and loading and unloading orders.You need to have a full driver's license and want to obtain your forklift license with the view to getting F endorsed.This role will involve:Conducting delivery of goods to site and to retail customer addresses.Meeting in full the customers expectation of delivery: in full, on time and in-specification.Assisting in transfers of stock between branches and collections from suppliers.Ensuring all orders are received in full and accurate record keeping of status of orders, and delivery scheduling.Co-ordinating outgoing freight and collections.Assisting customers with collection of goods in dispatch, ensuring the correct order is received and invoiced.Assisting with picking of trade and retail ordersFor this position we are looking for someone who has:Enthusiasm and team spiritA passion for customer service excellenceGood time managementA willingness to learnGood communication skillsPhysically capable of lifting heavy weightsFull NZ Driver's license with the view to getting an F endorsed forklift licenseThis role is Monday to Friday approximately 40 hours per week.If interested in moving your career ahead, please forward your cover letter and CV via this website
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What is the exact minimum hourly rate for restaurant workers in New Zealand from 1 April 2026?
As per MBIE, the adult minimum wage for restaurant roles in New Zealand is NZ$25.00 per hour from 1 April 2026. Workers aged 16-17 receive NZ$20.00 per hour and the starting-out wage is NZ$22.50 per hour. Employers must pay at least time-and-a-half for hours worked over 40 per week.
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Which visa allows international applicants to work in New Zealand restaurants in 2026 without a job offer first?
Immigration New Zealand requires holders of the Specific Purpose Work Visa to have a confirmed restaurant job offer before arrival. The Accredited Employer Work Visa needs an approved employer and job for up to three years. No visa permits restaurant work on a visitor entry in 2026.
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Do restaurant jobs in New Zealand require formal qualifications or can experience alone qualify applicants in 2026?
MBIE states no formal qualification is mandatory for most restaurant positions such as waiter or kitchen hand. Applicants need only demonstrate 6 months relevant paid experience or completion of a Level 3 hospitality certificate. Food handlers must hold a current NZQA unit standard 167 or equivalent hygiene certificate.
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What exact documents must be uploaded when applying for a restaurant job through New Zealand government portals in 2026?
Employment New Zealand lists the required documents as a current CV, NZQA-recognised qualifications, photo ID and IRD number. International applicants must also upload a valid passport and work visa. No cover letter is mandated but references from previous employers dated within 12 months are compulsory.
Source: Employment New Zealand
