We are looking for a motivated and detail-savvy Export Airfreight Operator to join our clients growing team close to Christchurch Airport. Our client is proudly New Zealand owned and operated and has been a leader in the market for over 30 years. They run a lean and agile structure, but for the right candidate there's plenty of room to grow. If you enjoy fast-paced logistics and want to work with a crew that values precision, ambition, and good humor — this could be your move.
The Offer:
- $75K-$85K base salary (depending on experience)
- Medical insurance after 12 months
- Work with a brand that’s thriving in a tough market
- Genuine opportunities for long-term career development
- Supportive, down-to-earth team culture with room to grow
- Monday to Friday business hours with weekend work once every 4 weeks
- Communicate directly with domestic and international clients to coordinate shipments
- Build strong relationships with airlines and overseas agents to ensure timely, efficient movement of freight
- Resolve queries and provide exceptional customer service throughout the export process
- Prepare accurate and compliant export documents for a wide range of perishable goods, including seafood, meat, dairy, and fresh produce
- Ensure all documentation meets airline, government, and destination country requirements
- Manage physical and digital documentation systems, maintaining traceability and easy access
- Input shipment details and client data into relevant freight management systems with a high level of accuracy
- Generate freight quotes, liaise with carriers to obtain competitive rates, and present tailored options to clients
- Keep shipment records up to date for tracking, billing, and compliance purposes
- You will ideally have experience as a freight forwarder
- Preferably experienced in both perishable and dry cargo
- You must have a Customs Pin
- harp attention to detail and reliability
- Calm under pressure and a curiosity to learn
- Strong work ethic with a can-do mindset
- High computer literacy (especially Word and Excel)
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
- Friendly attitude and a good sense of humor
- Quick to learn new systems and processes
- Clean driver’s license
- Bonus if you have E-Cert experience, or exposure to EDI/Cargowise.
Our Client is a proudly New Zealand-owned logistics provider delivering high-performance freight forwarding across import, export, customs brokerage, event logistics, and third-party logistics services. With deep roots in the perishable export market — from seafood and dairy to fresh produce — they’re thriving in today’s tough environment, bucking trends and setting the pace for long-term success.
How To Apply:
In the first instance, please click ‘Apply Now’ via this advert with a customised and updated CV to show your relevant skills/experience for this role.
For any queries, please contact Katie on 021 0815 9274, or email katie.f@stellarrecruitment.co.nz
