ABOUT THE ROLE
Love being out on the road, meeting people, and helping a good cause?
SPCA is one of New Zealand’s most trusted charities, and every donation collected through our Op Shops helps support animals in need. We’re looking for a friendly, reliable and hands-on Truck Driver to join our Hobsonville team.
This is not a heavy transport role. You’ll be driving a small SPCA furniture truck and spending much of your day interacting with donors, customers and Op Shop teams across Auckland.
- Permanent Part-Time – 24 hours per week
- Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 8:30am – 5:00pm
- Truck is parked at SPCA Hobsonville but you will travel across Auckland
You’ll collect and deliver donated furniture and household goods, help load and unload items, and provide excellent customer service at every stop. This role would suit someone with experience in courier driving, delivery driving, furniture delivery, trade deliveries, customer collections, or other service-focused driving roles.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely collect, transport and deliver furniture and donated goods across Auckland.
- Load, unload and move furniture using safe manual handling techniques.
- Assemble and disassemble furniture when required for transport.
- Plan efficient delivery and collection routes to maximise productivity.
- Provide friendly and professional customer service to donors and recipients.
- Complete delivery paperwork and administration accurately and on time.
- Maintain the truck to a high standard, ensuring it remains clean, roadworthy and compliant.
- Assist with general Op Shop operations when not undertaking driving duties.
- Strong computer literacy, including experience using Excel spreadsheets and point-of-sale (POS) systems.
To find out more about the role, click here to view the position description.
ABOUT YOU
You're reliable, physically fit and enjoy being out on the road while interacting with a wide range of people. You take pride in your work, work safely and efficiently, and understand the importance of delivering great customer service.
What we're looking for
- Full, clean New Zealand driver's licence (manual and auto)
- Experience in a delivery, transport, logistics or furniture handling role.
- Physically fit and capable of lifting and moving heavy furniture and donated goods.
- Strong customer service skills and ability to build rapport with donors and customers.
- Comfortable navigating Auckland and planning efficient delivery routes.
- Able to work independently and manage your time effectively.
- Reliable, organised, problem solver and adaptable with a positive can-do attitude.
- Able to travel to and from our Hobsonville site each day.
- Confident using computers, including Excel spreadsheets, email and POS systems.
This role is not suited to:
- Heavy haulage or long-distance truck drivers
- Class 2/4/5 specialist transport roles
- Drivers looking for overnight or freight-only work
OUR PURRRKS
This is more than just a driving role, it's an opportunity to work for a cause where your values, wellbeing and contributions truly matter.
Here's what else you can look forward to:
- Weekly pay cycle and Paid birthday leave
- Staff discounts and exclusive employee benefits
- Career development and internal opportunities across SPCA
- Access to 24/7 confidential wellness support
- Meaningful work that directly supports animal welfare in New Zealand
HOW TO APPLY
We're looking for someone who want to use their driving and customer service skills to support a cause that matters. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.
Click Apply Now and you'll be redirected to our careers page, where you can complete a few screening questions and upload your CV and cover letter. The application process is simple, takes just a few minutes, and could be the start of your journey with SPCA helping to create a better future for animals across New Zealand.
We value diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All candidates must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.