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Start a career that moves the world.

Every product in every shop arrived because someone in freight made it happen. It is one of New Zealand's biggest industries, it pays well, and you can get in without a degree. Here is how.

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No degreeStart with a short course, not three years at uni
Every regionRoles in every port and airport in the country
Fast climbMove from coordinator to manager in a few years
GlobalSkills that work anywhere in the world
Why freight

A real career, sooner than you think

Freight forwarding is the work behind global trade. It is busy, it is people focused, and there is always a next step to aim for.

Get in without a degree

Employers care that you understand the work and show up keen. A short course gives you that head start.

Pay that grows fast

Start on a solid wage, then watch it climb as you take on customs, key accounts and operations.

Connected to the world

You will deal with shipping lines, airlines and partners across the globe, all from right here in New Zealand.

No two days the same

Every shipment is a small puzzle. If you like solving problems and talking to people, you will enjoy it.

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This is where it happens

Ports, airports and freight offices across New Zealand are hiring people who understand how it all fits together.

The job

What a freight forwarder actually does

You are the person who makes sure goods get from one country to another, on time and in order. Here is a typical shipment.

  1. 1

    Book the transport

    Choose sea, air or road, and lock in space with the shipping line or airline.

  2. 2

    Prepare the paperwork

    Get the documents right so the goods can cross borders without delays.

  3. 3

    Clear customs and biosecurity

    Make sure everything meets New Zealand's rules before it lands.

  4. 4

    Keep the customer in the loop

    Track the shipment and let people know exactly where their goods are.

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Pay and progression

Where this career can take you

You do not stay at the bottom for long. As you learn the trade, the responsibility and the pay both rise.

Year one

Freight Coordinator

Solid starting salary

Learn the systems, handle bookings, and get to know how shipments flow.

A few years in

Customs or Ops Specialist

Strong step up

Take ownership of customs, biosecurity or a busy trade lane.

Mid career

Key Account Manager

Well paid

Look after major clients and the people who keep their freight moving.

Senior

Operations Manager

Leadership pay

Run a branch or a whole operation, and grow the next intake of people.

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Your first step

Introduction to Freight Forwarding

An online course built for people with zero experience. It takes you through the whole industry, step by step, so you can apply for entry level roles already knowing how it works.

  • How freight moves by sea, air and road
  • Documents, Incoterms and what they mean
  • Customs and biosecurity, made simple
  • A real shipment tracked from start to finish
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Good questions

Everything you are wondering

Do I need a degree to work in freight forwarding?
No. Most freight forwarders start with no qualification and learn on the job. A short introductory course gives you the language and the basics, so you walk in already knowing how the industry works.
What does a freight forwarder actually do?
They arrange the movement of goods from one country to another. That means booking transport, preparing documentation, clearing customs and biosecurity, and keeping the customer updated the whole way.
How much can you earn in freight and logistics?
Entry level roles offer a solid starting salary, and pay rises quickly as you take on more responsibility. Coordinators, customs specialists and operations managers all earn well, and the skills transfer across every port and airport in the country.
How do I get started?
Start with the Introduction to Freight Forwarding course. It is built for people with no experience and takes you through the whole industry step by step, so you can apply for entry level roles with confidence.

Your future is already moving.

Take the first step today. Learn the industry, then go and get the job.

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