Auckland Container Terminal Trainee – Earn While You Learn

Kiwi Rail; Auckland; On-site; NZD 35,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks annual leave

Full training and licensing

PPE and uniforms provided

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

KiwiRail is recruiting 8 Trainees for the Auckland Container Terminal. This hands-on program lets you earn while you learn and gain the skills, licences, and experience to become a qualified Container Terminal Operator.

You'll work in a fast-paced environment, learning how freight moves safely and efficiently through New Zealand's busiest freight network. You will rotate through loading, unloading, container checks, and gatehouse activities, with structured training and progression.

Qualifications

• You don't need direct container terminal experience; reliability and safety focus are valued.
• Desire to learn and progress through training to become a Container Terminal Operator.
• Capable of learning new systems and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with loading, unloading, and moving containers around the terminal.
• Carry out operational checks on containers, wagons, vehicles, and equipment to ensure twist locks and pins are in place, freight is contained, and setups completed.
• Use computer systems and handheld devices to track container movements.
• Work with team members, truck drivers, and customers to keep freight moving safely and on schedule.
• Learn container handling, equipment operation, and gatehouse activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Basic computer literacy

Adaptability to shift work

Driver licence NZ (Full)

Class 2 licence / F endorsement

Logistics / warehousing experience

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

KiwiRail is recruiting 8 Trainees for the Auckland Container Terminal. This hands-on program lets you earn while you learn and gain the skills, licences, and experience to become a qualified Container Terminal Operator.

You'll work in a fast-paced environment, learning how freight moves safely and efficiently through New Zealand's busiest freight network. You will rotate through loading, unloading, container checks, and gatehouse activities, with structured training and progression.