Careers at PetDirect

Calling all active & reliable pet lovers with warehousing experience - we want you!

PetDirect is a fast growing, online shop for your pet needs. We are a kiwi owned and operated start-up, with a mission to make looking after your pets easier.

As we are continuing to grow fast and furiously we need All Paws In. Our Avondale-based warehouse team is in need of some more superstars in the following areas:

• One pick pack team member: Sunday 6am - 2.30pm + Mon - Thu 5.30am - 2pm, $23 p/h + 8%
• One forklift/hoist-licensed replenishment team member: Sun 6am-2.30pm + Mon - Thu 8am - 4.30pm, $24 p/h + 8%. Please note, this role may move to 3pm - 11.30pm depending on business needs in the future.

To be considered

We are a values driven business. We look for people who will just do the right thing, who will treat others with respect and kindness. We look for people who don't do ego and will go the extra mile in everything they do - it's the extra 1%'s that make a difference. 

Aside from your love of animals, to be successful in this role you will also:  

• Be flexible and willing to help out where needed
• Be extremely reliable and committed to your shifts
• Common sense and be practical in your approach
• Great initiative and not afraid to jump in where needed
• Enjoy fast paced work 
• Great communication skills
• Be a team player and run with our pack
• Be open to shift work in seven day a week business

What’s in it for you

You get to work with an awesome bunch of Petsters based in our Avondale warehouse. We are a business that really cares about our team whether you are permanent or casual. We ensure that what we pay is competitive and really value our team so you will be joining a crew that care about what they do and the impact it has on our customers.

If this sounds like you please apply now!

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PetDirect is a one-stop online shop for all your pet needs. They are on a mission to make looking after your pet easier. They are a kiwi owned and operated startup that wants to help kiwi pets live better lives and in turn their human owners will be happier.

About the role
They are continuing to grow fast and furiously so we need All Paws In. This is a key role managing inwards warehouse operations, reporting to the Auckland Warehouse Manager. It’s hands on, leading teams and advocating for them while ensuring that inwards and replenishment are operating as efficiently as possible, all while supporting the wider warehouse operation as needed. It is an exciting opportunity to be part of a supportive and passionate team with a varied portfolio of responsibilities, such as:

• People leadership 
• Overseeing and being hands on in inwards/replenishment
• Problem solving and adapting to changing priorities
• Time management
• Process and systems improvement and maintenance
• Health & Safety leadership
• Anything else that may need your input

This role will be working a 10am-6.30pm shift Monday to Friday.

To be considered
PetDirect are a values driven business. They look for people who will just do the right thing, who will treat others with respect and kindness. They look for people who will go the extra mile in everything they do, it's the extra 1%'s that make a difference.

Aside from your love of animals, to be successful in this role you will also have:

• Held senior warehousing roles previously
• Common sense and be practical in your approach
• Strong people skills, be someone who loves to connect with others
• Great initiative and not afraid to think on your feet or jump in at the deep end
• Methodical/process oriented mindset
• Experience managing supplier relationships and working closely with an Inventory/Supply Chain team
• Great communication skills
• Confidence using new tech and systems
• Be highly adaptable and are comfortable working in fast paced growing and evolving startup environment
• Be a strong problem solver

We would love it if you have experience working with a 3PL system, Cin7 and Deputy, have managed a warehouse system upgrade in the past or have experience in the pet care industry.

What’s in it for you
You get to work with an awesome bunch of people within a business that are trying to break the mold within their industry. They are a business that truly cares about their people as they know their success is your success. They ensure that what they pay is competitive, and they offer additional attendance incentives.

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PetDirect is an online one-stop shop for all your pet needs. Our vision of leading the pack in making it easier for Kiwi pet parents to provide the best life for their pets is what drives us. We want to provide and deliver quality products for your pets as through happy pets we live better lives.  

Proudly NZ owned and operated by a great team of PetSters. Since launching in February 2020, we have experienced significant growth, which is why we are looking for our first Head of People, Culture and Customer to join our pet fanatic family made up of pet owners and pet lovers who bark and meow all things cats and dogs. The team behind PetDirect have been responsible for driving some of NZ’s most well known businesses, so this is a fantastic opportunity to not only be part of the growth of a leading kiwi business, but also partner with experienced business leaders and grow your own career. 

About the role

Reporting to the CEO you will be a key member of the leadership team and instrumental in helping PetDirect reach that next stage of growth, from startup to scaleup, through a people and culture lens.  
  
Using the clear vision and purpose, and by keeping the values at the heart of everything we do, you will create the People and Culture strategy to drive a world class people experience, which will have a knock on effect creating an exceptional customer experience.
  
This is a greenfields role, allowing you to be aspirational in your approach to creating an environment where people want to work, and productivity is at its highest. With the support of MyHR and a People Experience Coordinator there is less requirement for you to spend your time on compliance and basic ER challenges. We want you to be able to be proactive and forward thinking.
  
To be considered
  
As well as aligning to our values at PetDirect, we are looking for someone who has ambition to make PetDirect the best it can be from a cultural perspective. We love 1%’s - any chance we get to go above and beyond and take ownership of this side of our business.
  
Aside from your love of animals and perhaps having a swag of pets yourself, you will also have:  

• Experience in leading a People and Culture function within a high growth environment
• A values and culture first approach to creating a highly engaged and thriving workforce
• The ability to connect right across the business - from the warehouse to the technology department, you will be motivated to get to know people on first name basis
• Sound judgment, high level of initiative, the ability to self-manage and create the People and Culture roadmap
• Fantastic communication skills. This is going to be a key component of this role so a background in comms would be advantageous
• A proactive attitude, with strong problem solving skills
• With a People Experience Coordinator and the Customer Care Manager reporting into you, you will be a strong people leader, mentor and coach

What’s in it for you

We are committed to investing in our people, their development and our culture at PetDirect and are looking for someone who is as passionate about this as us.
  
You get to work with an awesome bunch of pet fanatics with a belief in working hard but enjoying what life has to offer too. We are a fast paced, innovative business that invests in our people and you get to be a part of another kiwi success story, as well as be part of the ESOP.

To be the biggest, we first must be the best… we need the best people to join our team. Do you want to join the Petsters pack?

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PetDirect is a fast growing, online shop for your pet needs.  We are a kiwi owned and operated start-up, with a mission to make looking after your pets easier.  

We are continuing to grow fast and furiously so we need All Paws In. We are looking for casual warehouse team members to come in and support our fast paced business as we grow and join us on the journey.

We are currently looking for the following

• Pick pack team members - $23 ph + 8%
• Replenishment team members (forklift license with high reach is a must) - $24 ph + 8%

Our warehouse runs 8 hour shifts with 5.30am, 8am or 11am starts, though this can flex as business needs change so flexibility is a must. As a 7 days a week business, we are looking for people who are able to jump in and help out whenever they are available.

To be considered

We are a values driven business. We look for people who will just do the right thing, who will treat others with respect and kindness. We look for people who don't do ego and will go the extra mile in everything they do - it's the extra 1%'s that make a difference. 

Aside from your love of animals, to be successful in this role you will also:  

• Be flexible and willing to help out where needed
• Be extremely reliable and committed to your shifts
• Common sense and be practical in your approach
• Great initiative and not afraid to jump in where needed
• Enjoy fast paced work 
• Great communication skills
• Be a team player and run with our pack
• Be open to shift work in seven day a week business

What’s in it for you

You get to work with an awesome bunch of Petsters based in our Avondale warehouse. We are a business that really cares about our team whether you are permanent or casual. We ensure that what we pay is competitive and really value our team and you will be joining a crew that care about what they do and the impact it has on our customers.

If you are available immediately for casual work then we are keen to hear from you!

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