We have an exciting opportunity for a Permanent Part-Time Pathology Courier Driver to join our Veterinary Diagnostics team in Hamilton, New Zealand. Working approximately 27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 6:30pm to 12:30am, you will play a key role in supporting our veterinary clients by transporting diagnostic samples between Hamilton and Auckland. As part of our Pathology Courier team, you will be the face of IDEXX for many of our clients, providing exceptional service while ensuring samples are delivered safely and on time for testing.
Why this role matters:As a Pathology Courier Driver, you are a vital link in the diagnostic process. You help ensure veterinary samples reach our laboratory quickly and safely, enabling veterinarians to make timely and informed decisions about animal health. Your reliability, professionalism, and commitment to customer service directly contribute to the quality of care provided to pets and livestock across New Zealand.
In this role:You will drive the Hamilton to Auckland to Hamilton route each evening, collecting and transporting pathology samples.
You will collect pathology samples from veterinary clinics across the Hamilton and Auckland regions.
You will ensure samples are transported safely, accurately, and within required timeframes.
You will provide outstanding customer service and build positive relationships with veterinary clients.
You will represent IDEXX professionally as a key point of contact for our customers.
You will manage collection schedules efficiently while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
You will communicate effectively with clients and internal teams regarding collection and delivery requirements.
You will complete basic administrative and tracking tasks using computer systems.
You will follow all safety, quality, and transportation procedures.
What you need to succeed:
You will hold a current Full New Zealand Driver Licence.
You will have a clean driving history and a strong commitment to safe driving practices.
You will be available to work evening shifts Monday to Friday from 6:30pm to 12:30am.
You will demonstrate outstanding customer service skills.
You will have a professional presentation and positive attitude.
You will possess excellent organisational, communication, and time management skills.
You will be comfortable working independently and managing your own workload.
You will have basic computer skills.
Previous courier, logistics, driving, or customer-facing experience will be highly regarded.
Investment in your professional development and career growth within a global organisation.
Paid health insurance benefits.
Be recognised and rewarded through our ThanXX employee recognition program.
Enhanced bereavement leave, including support for the loss of a family pet.
Access to free wellbeing programs, including Virgin Pulse, fitness reimbursements, mental wellness, and healthy weight initiatives.
Opportunities to earn rewards and prizes through our wellness programs.
Discounts on pet products and up to $500 per year towards diagnostic testing for your pets.
Tenure recognition, including additional leave and bonus payments for key milestones.
Paid volunteer opportunities through our One IDEXX program, supporting causes that matter to you.
A supportive and inclusive culture where your contributions are valued.
The opportunity to help pets lead fuller, healthier lives every day.
We’re proud of the work we do, because our work matters. An innovation leader in every industry we serve since 1983, our team members help pet owners worldwide keep their companion animals healthy and happy, ensure safe drinking water for billions, and help farmers protect livestock and poultry from disease. We have customers in over 175 countries and a collaborative global workforce. Our culture embraces challenges and encourages learning and discovery. At IDEXX, you’ll be supported by competitive compensation, incentives, and benefits while enjoying purposeful work that drives improvement. If meaningful work and a sense of purpose are at the top of your list, you’ll find it here. Let’s pursue what matters together.
If you are passionate about making a difference and being rewarded for your efforts, please APPLY or contact the ANZ Talent Acquisition Team via [email protected] or visit Careers at IDEXX ANZ or IDEXX Australia & New Zealand to learn more about IDEXX.
IDEXX values a diverse workforce and workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. IDEXX is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state, or federal laws.
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Skills Required
- Current Full New Zealand Driver Licence
- Clean driving history and commitment to safe driving practices
- Availability to work evening shifts Monday to Friday 6:30pm to 12:30am
- Outstanding customer service skills and professional presentation
- Excellent organisational, communication, and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and manage own workload
- Basic computer skills for administrative and tracking tasks
- Previous courier, logistics, driving, or customer-facing experience
IDEXX Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about IDEXX and has not been reviewed or approved by IDEXX.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive with day-one eligibility and added programs for mental health and musculoskeletal care. Feedback suggests insurance quality is strong, with multiple plan options and supportive wellness services.
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Retirement Support — Retirement savings support is highlighted through a clear 401(k) match that begins after an initial waiting period. Feedback suggests this materially strengthens total compensation beyond base pay.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off programs are depicted as generous, including PTO, paid holidays, and volunteer days. Parental leave and adoption assistance add to the breadth of paid leave options.
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What We Do
10,000 people, one global focus - enhancing the health and well-being of pets, people, and livestock. We are passionate about what we do at IDEXX – and why wouldn’t we be? When you’re working to raise the standard of care for pets, make drinking water safe for billions and keep our livestock population around the globe healthy and free of disease, it’s no wonder that what we do each day is more than just a job. There’s an energy across IDEXX that is contagious – where caring and committed people come together to make things better. IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDXX), a member of the S&P 500, is a leader in pet healthcare innovation, serving practicing veterinarians around the world with a broad range of diagnostic and information technology-based products and services. Headquartered in southern Maine, we conduct operations through more than 70 locations around the world and serve customers in over 175 countries. Our primary business focuses on pet health, a growing market around the world. Our products —in-clinic diagnostic tests and instrumentation, reference laboratory and telemedicine consultation services, and practice management software—enhance the ability of veterinarians to provide advanced medical care, improve staff efficiency and to build more economically successful practices. We also develop and manufacture diagnostic tests and information for the global production animal industry, including poultry and livestock, as well as tests for the quality and safety of water and milk. Please visit our website, IDEXX.com/careers, for further information and to view all of our job opportunities.
