Have you ever thought about what it takes to get your groceries, building materials or even people from point A to B? Logistics is the process of planning and managing the supply, storage and transportation of goods and people, whether by road, air, rail or sea.  

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Before your online delivery even arrives at your door there is a complex supply chain of order processing, inventory management and distribution at work, with interconnected professionals at every touch point ensuring a smooth process.

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It is predicted that there will be a shortage of 18,000 people by 2028 (Hanga-Aro-Rau Workforce development needs in New Zealand’s logistics sector research, 2022). Your skills are in demand.

Why a career in logistics?

  • Opportunity to work with technologically advanced equipment and processes
  • Equal opportunities with less reliance on physical strength and increased operating flexibility 
  • Teamwork, problem-solving and critical thinking skills are in demand.

The logistics sectors

These four areas are crucial to ensuring goods get from A to B.

Ports

Operations and allied services play a crucial role during all stages of the supply chain, from initial customs clearance to freight forwarding brokerage services. Hanga-Aro-Rau mandate includes industries involved in documentation, such as customs clearance and freight support services.

Operations

Operations and allied services play a crucial role during all stages of the supply chain, from initial customs clearance to freight forwarding brokerage services. Hanga-Aro-Rau mandate includes industries involved in documentation, such as customs clearance and freight support services.

Third party logistics

Operations and allied services play a crucial role during all stages of the supply chain, from initial customs clearance to freight forwarding brokerage services. Hanga-Aro-Rau mandate includes industries involved in documentation, such as customs clearance and freight support services.

Movements

In order for goods to reach their final destination, a large interconnected workforce encompassing road, rail, sea and air transport is required. Hanga-Aro-Rau mandate also includes commerical road, rail, air, water freight and passenger transport.

Ports

Air, sea or inland ports receive imported goods and are acritical part of the supply chain. NZ has three international freight airports and 15 sea-ports (including nine international container ports).

 

Operations

Operations are involved in each stage of the supply chain, ensuring the smooth movement of goods, from customs clearance to freight support.

 

Third party logistics

Third party logistics covers warehousing and storage services, as well as industries servicing the entire supply chain.

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Movements

Road, rail, sea and air transport ensure goods reach their final destination.

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Te Pūkenga qualifications available

Te Pūkenga is a trusted provider of logistics training that meets the current and future needs of the sector. Our network offers a range of qualifications to suit — check out your options below and enquire with us.

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