ABOUT US
SPCA is one of the most trusted and respected charities in New Zealand, with a proud history of helping animals in need and advocating for animal welfare since 1872. With over 90 Op Shops across New Zealand, we give second-hand goods a new life and every purchase helps rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome animals in need. When you join SPCA, you're part of a passionate, purpose-driven team that believes every animal deserves compassion, care, and a second chance. If that sounds like you, you’ll feel right at home with us.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We have an exciting opportunity for a:
- Truck Driver – Op Shop Team
- Part-Time (33 hours per week)
- Monday – Thursday 8:45 am - 5:00 pm
Based out of Queenstown, this role is key to keeping our Op Shops well-stocked and helping donations reach their next home. You'll be responsible for driving one of our SPCA trucks to collect and deliver goods between shops, donors, and sorting facilities, ensuring great service and efficiency every step of the way.
ABOUT YOU
You’re an experienced driver who enjoys being on the road, meeting people, and working with purpose. You take pride in safe driving, good planning, and providing excellent service. You’ll also be part of a tight-knit team that supports our wider animal welfare work across New Zealand.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive SPCA trucks to pick up and deliver goods to shops and donors across the region.
- Greet donors and customers professionally, ensuring great service and gratitude.
- Maintain and care for the truck, reporting maintenance needs, keeping it clean, and ensuring it's fuelled.
- Work closely with shop staff and volunteers to ensure donations are handled properly and respectfully.
- Plan daily routes and complete all necessary paperwork accurately and on time.
- Ensure safe loading, unloading, and transport of goods.
- Follow all road rules, SPCA policies, and Health & Safety procedures.
Skills & Experience
- Full, clean driver’s licence, class 1 (motor vehicle) and confidence in operating and taking care of basic maintenance of a small truck (manual and auto).
- Physically fit and capable of regularly lifting cartons and furniture as this is a daily part of the role.
- Resilient, positive and people orientated with the ability to relate to team members, customers and donors from diverse backgrounds.
- Previous experience in goods delivery, courier, removals, or a similar driving role.
- Route planning ability and able to re prioritise schedule/workload when required
- Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
SPCA PURRRKS
At SPCA, working with purpose is just the beginning. Our team is passionate about animal welfare and proud to make a real difference across New Zealand. If you're looking for a role where your values, wellbeing, and contributions truly matter, here’s what we offer:
- Enjoy a paid day off for your Birthday, it’s our way of celebrating you!
- A workplace culture where collaboration, development and kindness are key.
- Exclusive discounts and benefits, including pet insurance and retail offers.
- Access to 24/7 confidential wellness support.
- Feel good knowing your work is improving the lives of animals in need.
HOW TO APPLY
For more information click the apply now button and that will take you to our careers site. On our careers site you can click here for more about the impressive work we do and the impact we have and click here for the job description.
We value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All candidates must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
