
Parcel Carriers
NZ Post Shipping, Built Into ShipStation
Grow your shipping operation without adding busywork. With NZ Post in ShipStation, you can compare rates, use your negotiated carrier options, print labels in batches, keep tracking updated, and put repetitive shipping tasks on autopilot across every order.
Key integration features
- Import orders from every channel
- Print NZ Post labels in batches
- Use your negotiated carrier rates
- Track shipments automatically
- Route orders with automation rules
About
NZ Post is New Zealand's postal and parcel carrier. It serves personal and business shippers with domestic delivery, international sending, parcel tracking, and delivery management tools.
Connect NZ Post to ShipStation, and your daily shipping work gets much easier to manage. Orders from your selling channels land in one place, so your team can create labels faster, stay organized, and keep fulfillment moving without jumping between systems.
ShipStation also gives NZ Post shippers more control. You can manage domestic and international shipments in the same workflow, compare carrier options, use your own NZ Post account, and keep tracking tied to each order after labels are created. For international shipments, ShipStation supports electronic customs submission, which cuts manual paperwork and helps your team move cross-border orders with less friction.
Why NZ Post users choose ShipStation
Move beyond basic shipping tools with ShipStation
STEP 1
Before you start, make sure you have a New Zealand-based ShipStation account, an active NZ Post Business account, your Account Number, and your Site ID or Site Code.
STEP 2
Go to Account Settings. Select Shipping, then choose Carriers from the sidebar. Open the Your Carrier Accounts tab, and select Add Carrier.
STEP 3
Choose NZ Post (CourierPost) for domestic shipping or New Zealand Post for international shipping from the carrier list, then click Connect to begin setup.
STEP 4
Enter your Account Number and Site Code or Site ID, then click Connect. After setup, disable any NZ Post services you do not plan to use.
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- SmartFill
- Automated Order Creation
- Universal AI Connect (MCP)
- Batch Label Processing
- Auto-PRO Retrieval
- Dynamic Spot-Pricing Engine
- Packing Recommendations
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FAQ
NZ Post and ShipStation FAQ for setup, rates, and tracking
Does ShipStation support NZ Post tracking?
Yes. ShipStation supports tracking for NZ Post shipments, and NZ Post International supports automatic tracking, so tracking stays tied to the shipment after label creation.
Can I use my NZ Post account in ShipStation?
Yes. ShipStation connects to your active NZ Post Business account, and setup uses your NZ Post Account Number plus your Site ID or Site Code. That gives you a direct way to ship with your existing NZ Post account inside ShipStation.
Can I ship domestic and international orders with NZ Post in ShipStation?
Yes. ShipStation supports NZ Post Domestic for domestic labels and return labels, and NZ Post International for international labels. NZ Post International includes International Economy, Courier, and Express services.
What do I need to connect NZ Post to ShipStation?
You need a few basics before setup:
- A New Zealand-based ShipStation account
- An active NZ Post Business account
- Your NZ Post Account Number
- Your NZ Post Site ID or Site Code
If you use GoAus shipping services, NZ Post must configure your account for ShipStation first.
How do I connect NZ Post to ShipStation?
Setup follows a short path in ShipStation:
- Go to Account Settings
- Select Shipping, then Carriers
- Open Your Carrier Accounts and choose Add Carrier
- Select NZ Post (CourierPost) for domestic or New Zealand Post for international
- Enter your Account Number and Site Code or Site ID, then click Connect
After you connect, disable any NZ Post services you do not plan to use.
Can I create NZ Post return labels in ShipStation?
Yes for NZ Post Domestic. ShipStation’s NZ Post Domestic integration supports return labels. NZ Post International does not support return labels.
How are customs handled for NZ Post international shipments?
ShipStation supports electronic customs submission for NZ Post International. It also supports manifesting for international labels, which helps your team handle overseas shipping inside the same workflow instead of managing customs work separately.


