Despatch Administration Support

Description

Summary: Join a fast-paced team as a Despatch Admin Support, ensuring smooth operations, accurate order entry, and effective customer communication within the transport industry. Highlights: 1. Support a busy Despatch Team with order entry and load planning 2. Engage with customers and handle diverse administrative tasks 3. Work in a fast-paced environment, keeping everything on track The Orion Group is a privately-owned Company that specialises in cartage of stock feeds, from raw material stores and feed mills to farms throughout New Zealand. We’re on the lookout for an organised, hands-on Despatch Admin Support person to join our team. If you enjoy a fast-paced environment, like being the one who keeps everything on track, and have an interest in the transport industry, this could be a great fit for you. You’ll be right in the middle of the action supporting our Despatch Team — helping with order entry, load planning, admin, and making sure everything is accurate and running smoothly. You’ll also be dealing with customers, so a friendly, professional manner is key. What you’ll be doing: * Supporting order entry and load planning * Keeping documentation and compliance up to date * Handling general despatch administration * Talking with customers and responding to enquiries * Helping the team keep operations running efficiently What we’re looking for: * Experience in despatch, logistics, or admin * Knowledge of the transport industry (a big plus) * Strong organisation and time management skills * A great phone manner and customer focus * Solid Microsoft Office skills * Experience with MyTrucking (bonus, not essential) * Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail * Someone who can stay calm under pressure and get the job done A bit about you: You’re practical, reliable, and like to stay busy. You take pride in doing things right, enjoy being part of a team, and don’t mind pitching in wherever needed. Keen to apply? Send us your CV along with at least two recent referees: ash@orionhaulage.co.nz Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.