General Hand Port Workers - Bluff Port

Qube; Bluff; Remote; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent and casual employment

PPE gear provided

Start a career with a leader in Port物流

Friendly team environment

Job summary

Qube Ports NZ is seeking safety-conscious general hands to train into various stevedoring roles at Bluff Port. These positions are hands-on, physical, and rely on teamwork, accuracy, and a strong safety mindset.

Applicants must pass a pre-employment medical and drug test and be eligible to work in New Zealand. Permanent and casual roles are available with a starting rate of $40+ per hour for new starters.

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit and able to perform manual cargo handling.
• Safety-conscious attitude and commitment to teamwork.
• Willingness to travel to other ports.
• Hold a minimum Restricted Class 1 driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, and move cargo safely and efficiently.
• Operate in bulk cargo handling tasks such as hoppers and holds cleaning.
• Assist with rigging, securing cargo, and general wharf operations.
• Pack, unpack containers and record cargo movements.
• Stow and secure palletised goods and use pallet trucks as needed.
• Maintain clean vessel holds and wharf areas.

Skills

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Physical fitness

Willing to travel

Driver's license

Job description

Stevedoring General Hands

Are you safety-conscious, reliable, and ready to work in a port environment? QUBE Ports NZ is looking for general hands to be trained into various stevedoring roles. These roles are hands‑on and physical, with a strong focus on teamwork, accuracy, and safety.

Location: Bluff Port

Status: Permanent and casual positions available

Your job duties would be:

• Cargo Handling:Load, unload, and move cargo safely and efficiently.
• Bulk Cargo Handling:Operate hoppers, sweep, shovel, and clean vessel holds and wharf areas.
• Working Under the Hook:Sling cargo, set up and pack down equipment, and assist with general wharf operations.
• Rigging and Securing:Strap, lash, and secure cargo using chains, dunnage, and framing.
• Container Work:Pack and unpack containers, handle product manually or with forklifts, and record cargo movements.
• Palletised Cargo:Stow and secure palletised goods using pallet trucks and airbags.

You will also need to:

• Have an excellent can‑do attitude and a desire to learn
• Must be physically fit
• Flexible to work within a 24/7 operation
• Work well within a team setting
• Be reliable and safety‑conscious and flexible to travel to other ports to work
• Hold a minimum Restricted Class 1 driver’s license

About us

Qube Ports NZ is a nationwide service provider offering a comprehensive range of cargo logistics, stevedoring, marshalling, transportation, warehousing services, and IT solutions. Our pursuit of excellence empowers New Zealand exporters to compete effectively in global markets.

You must pass a pre-employment medical and drug test and be eligible to work in New Zealand. You will also need to pass a pre-employment ACC & MOJ Criminal History Check.

What we can offer you:

• Permanent and/or casual employment
• Friendly Team Environment.
• True Health & Safety and all your PPE gear provided.
• Start your career with a leader in Port Logistics.
• $40+ per hour for new starters

Applications close on 29th November.