Freight forwarder, Kaiwhakarite tukunga utanga
Also known as
- Freight operator, freight coordinator, airfreight operator, cargo forwarder
Freight forwarders research shipping and storage rates and organise shipments with transport companies.
Your pay could be
$55K
Lower
$70K to $108K
Most common
$151K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Your training could be
0-2 years
Freight forwarders
- usually work regular business hours but may work evenings or weekends
- usually work in offices, warehouses and at airports or ports
- need to be accurate, organised and communicate well
Tasks
- organise shipments and transport
- plan the best shipping routes
- track shipments
- record shipping and delivery information
- prepare shipping forms and documents
- load and unload freight when needed
- arrange approvals for international shipments
- solve shipping and delivery problems
- communicate with customers and transport teams
Organised
Enterprising
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
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Do the quizYou usually learn on the job to become a freight forwarder and a qualification may be useful.
You may need
- a relevant tertiary qualification in management and commerce studies or similar area
- experience in similar work
- to complete training through the Customs Brokers and Freight Forwarders Federation of New Zealand
- a Unique User Identifier (UUI) or personal identification number (PIN) from New Zealand Customs Service
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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