General Hand Port Workers - Bluff Port

Qube; Southland; On-site; NZD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Safety PPE provided

Permanent and casual positions

Job summary

Qube Ports NZ is seeking General Hands for stevedoring roles at Bluff Port. Roles are hands‑on, physical, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, safety and accuracy.

Training into various stevedoring tasks will be provided, with permanent and casual employment options and a start wage of $40+ per hour for new starters. These positions require a safety‑conscious attitude, physical fitness, and flexibility to work across a 24/7 operation, with potential travel to other ports as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in cargo handling within port/logistics environments.
• Ability to work safely and accurately in a physical role.
• Flexibility to work across a 24/7 operation.
• Must be able to travel to other ports as required.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload and move cargo safely and efficiently.
• Operate hoppers, sweep, shovel, and clean vessel holds and wharf areas.
• Sling cargo and set up equipment, assist general wharf operations.
• Strap, lash and secure cargo using chains, dunnage, and framing.
• Pack and unpack containers and handle goods manually or with forklifts.
• Stow and secure palletised goods using pallet cars and airbags.

Skills

Cargo Handling

Bulk Cargo Handling

Working Under the Hook

Rigging and Securing

Container Work

Palletised Cargo

Job description

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

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.

Applications close on 29th November. We will be reviewing candidates as they come in, so be sure to submit your application quickly.