Dangerous Goods Transit Depot Assistant

1 day ago

Christchurch, New Zealand University of Canterbury Full time

Located in Ōtautahi | Christchurch, Aotearoa | New Zealand
- Full-time (37.5 hours per week)
- Permanent position
- Generous annual leave provisions and professional development opportunities

**Kia hiwa rā, kia hiwa rā**
He hiahia, he pūkenga nōu ki te mahi a te Dangerous Goods Transit Depot Assistant? Nāia te pōwhiri nā Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha kia tono mai i te tūranga nei.

**Āu Mahi | What You Will Do**

As the Dangerous Goods Transit Depot Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe receipt, storage, and delivery of hazardous substances across the University of Canterbury. You will maintain the Dangerous Goods Transit Depot in compliance with health and safety regulations, support the Jaggaer chemical inventory system, and contribute to a culture of safety and collaboration. This role is essential in supporting the operational needs of the University's Colleges, Departments, and Schools.

**Mōu | Who You Are**

You will be an experienced logistics and operations support professional with at least 1-2 years' experience, ideally in a medium to large organisation. You will also have:

- A National Diploma (NZQA Level 5) or equivalent experience working with hazardous substances
- A full driver's licence with a Dangerous Goods (D) endorsement
- Current Certified Handler certification (or ability to obtain)
- First Aid certification (or ability to obtain)
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and database management skills
- Physical capability to perform the role's duties
- Competency in Microsoft Office and chemical management systems (e.g., Chemwatch, Jaggaer)
- A commitment to UC's values and cultural practices, with te reo Māori competency an advantage

**Mahi Ngātahi | Who You Will Work With**

You will be part of the Property and Campus Services team, reporting to the Dangerous Goods System and Depot Specialist. You'll also collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders across the University to ensure safe and efficient delivery of hazardous substances.

**Ngā Painga o UC | Why UC**
Ngā Uara | Our Values of manaakitanga, whanaungatanga and tiakitanga guide our decisions and behaviour and provide a roadmap for how we do things at UC, affirming our commitment to pastoral care and support for our ākonga and staff. They challenge and inspire us to be the best we can, and make UC a great place to work and study. For more info on Ngā Uara | Our Values visit us here.

We are committed to accessible higher education, service to the community and the encouragement of talent without barriers of distance, wealth, class, gender or ethnicity. The University explicitly aims to produce graduates and support staff who are engaged with their communities, empowered to act for good and determined to make a difference in the world.

The closing date for this position is**:29th June 2025** (midnight, NZ time)

**Pēhea te tono mai | How You Apply**

Applications for this position must be submitted via our careers website and should include a cover letter and resume.

LI-DNI

**Job Details**:

- Reference #
- 27493
- Posted on
- 24 Jun 2025
- Closes on
- 29 Jun 2025 23:55
- Location(s)
- Christchurch
- Expertise
- Administration, Logistics
- Job level(s)
- Experienced
- Work type(s)
- Continuing (Permanent) full-time

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