Furniture mover, Kaiuta, kaiwhakaneke taonga
Also known as
- Furniture remover, removalist, house mover, furniture packer
Furniture movers pack furniture and equipment and move it between houses, offices and storage places.
Duration
1:59 mins
Your pay could be
$24
Lower
$24 to $32
Most common
$40
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Furniture movers
- usually work irregular and long hours, including evenings and weekends
- usually work in homes, warehouses and offices and may travel locally and nationally
- may do physically demanding work
- may work in dusty conditions
- need to practical, work well in a team and under pressure
Tasks
- load and secure items safely
- unload and unpack items
- carry furniture and boxes
- wrap and pack goods carefully
- put furniture together
- keep a record of items
- check items for damage
- drive a truck or van
- discuss moving details with clients
- clean and tidy moving sites
Practical
Enterprising
Organised
Interests that fit this job
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You need
- a driver licence
You may need
- a driver licence with a heavy vehicle class endorsement
If you’re in school
You usually don’t need specific NCEA levels for this job.
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