General Hand Port Workers - Lyttelton Port

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

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent and casual employment

Friendly Team Environment

PPE & safety gear provided

Start your career with a leader inPort

Job summary

Qube Ports NZ is hiring for Stevedoring General Hands in Lyttelton. Roles are hands-on and safety-focused, with training into various stevedoring tasks. The job is based at the port with permanent and casual positions available.

New starters can expect hourly pay of $40+ and will work as part of a team in a 24/7 operation. Pass a pre-employment medical, drug test, and NZ ACC/MOJ checks to join the team.

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit.
• Flexible to work within a 24/7 operation.
• Pass a pre-employment medical and drug test.
• Be eligible to work in New Zealand and pass ACC/MOJ checks.

Responsibilities

• Cargo handling: Load, unload, and move cargo safely and efficiently.
• Bulk cargo handling: Operate hoppers, sweep, shovel and clean holds/wharf areas.
• Working under the hook: Sling cargo, set up and pack down equipment, assist with wharf ops.
• Rigging and securing: Strap, lash, and secure cargo with chains, dunnage and framing.
• Container work: Pack/unpack, handle manually or with forklifts, record cargo movements.
• Palletised cargo: Stow and secure goods using pallet trucks and airbags.

Skills

Can-do attitude

Physically fit

Team player

Safety-conscious

Reliability

Education

Restricted Class 1 driver's license

Tools

Forklifts

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: Lyttelton 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.