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
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
- calculate shipping costs
- explain regulations, policies, or procedures
- prepare documentation for contracts, transactions, or regulatory compliance
- complete documentation required by programmes or regulations
- coordinate shipping activities with external parties
- verify shipping documentation
- analyse shipping information to make routing decisions
- record shipping information
- track goods or materials
- identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency
Organised
Enterprising
Investigative
Interests that fit this job
Interest quiz,
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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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