Cargo Handler: Steady Shifts, Great Benefits, Training

Qjumpers; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Superannuation

5 weeks annual leave

Free parking and EV chargers

Wellness Programme

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Port Otago Group is seeking a motivated Cargo Handler for Port Chalmers (Dunedin) on a permanent basis. Training will be provided; no prior heavy machinery experience required.

We value a hands-on, safety-focused culture and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to help improve our gender balance. The role covers operating straddles and sideloaders, lashings, mooring lines, and other duties in all weather, with full safety training and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Health and safety commitment for yourself and team.
• Positive, collaborative attitude and willingness to learn.
• Team-first approach and willingness to help others.
• Reliability and flexibility when plans change.
• Respectful, solutions-focused approach with others.

Responsibilities

• Operating straddles and sideloaders with coordination.
• Lashing and securing containers to vessels with proper technique.
• Assisting with mooring ship berthing lines to secure and release vessels.

Skills

Health and safety commitment

Positive, collaborative attitude

Team-first approach

Reliability and flexibility

Respectful, solutions-focused

Job description

Port Otago Group is seeking a motivated Cargo Handler for Port Chalmers (Dunedin) on a permanent basis. Training will be provided; no prior heavy machinery experience required.

We value a hands-on, safety-focused culture and welcome applicants from all backgrounds to help improve our gender balance. The role covers operating straddles and sideloaders, lashings, mooring lines, and other duties in all weather, with full safety training and a supportive team environment.