Operational Trainer - Dunedin/Bluff

Qube; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Fully subsidised health insurance

Supportive team environment

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Qube Ports NZ is seeking a training specialist to own and deliver operational training across our Dunedin and Bluff ports. You will coach operators on excavators, cranes, and related gear, conduct VOC assessments, and maintain training records.

The role suits someone with port/ heavy industry experience and a background in workplace training, willing to travel between sites and uphold safety standards.

Qualifications

• Hands-on machine operating experience with excavators, cranes and log handling equipment.
• Experience delivering workplace training and coaching others.
• Strong knowledge of heavy machinery and safe operating practices.
• Experience with training administration and Learning Management Systems (LMS).
• Self-starter with ability to own training across multiple sites.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and coordinating training across assigned sites.
• Deliver operational training.
• Coach operators across excavators, cranes and other machinery.
• Conduct Verification of Competency (VOC) assessments.
• Deliver refresher training and competency assessments.
• Maintain training records and LMS data.
• Support rollout of new training programmes and initiatives.
• Ensure training aligns with company procedures and compliance requirements.

Skills

Machine operation

Excavators

Cranes

Log handling equipment

Training delivery

Coaching/mentoring

Communication skills

LMS experience

Education

NZ Certificate in Adult Teaching Level 4

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

What we can offer you:

• Competitive remuneration package!
• Fully subsidised health insurance plus other great staff benefits
• Supportive team environment with national exposure
• Opportunities for ongoing development and career growth

About The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for someone ready to take ownership of training across our Dunedin and Bluff port operations. We’re looking for someone with strong practical machine operating experience, particularly with excavators, cranes and log handling equipment, who can deliver training, assess competency and support the development of our operational teams.

This role could also suit an experienced machine operator looking to take the next step into training and pass their practical knowledge and experience on to others.

Working closely with site managers, supervisors, Health & Safety personnel and employees, you’ll coordinate and deliver training, competency assessments and refresher training to ensure our workforce remains skilled, safe and operationally ready.

Location: Dunedin or Bluff. While primarily supporting these sites, occasional travel to other ports may also be required.

Status: Full-time Permanent

Specific Responsibilities:

• Assist with developing and coordinating training across assigned sites
• Deliver operational training
• Coach operators across excavators, cranes and other operational machinery
• Conduct Verification of Competency (VOC) assessments
• Deliver refresher training and competency assessments
• Work with operational teams to identify training and compliance requirements
• Maintain training records and Learning Management System data
• Support the rollout of new training programmes and initiatives
• Ensure training aligns with company procedures and compliance requirements

Who we’re after:

• Require previous hands‑on machine operating experience, with equipment such as trucks, forklifts, excavators, cranes and log handling equipment.
• Experience within ports, stevedoring, marshalling, forestry, logistics or a similar heavy industry operational environment
• Strong knowledge of heavy machinery and safe operating practices
• Experience delivering workplace training, coaching or mentoring others would be advantageous
• A self‑starter who is comfortable taking ownership of training activities across multiple sites
• Good communication, skills
• Ideally have some experience with training administration and Learning Management Systems
• Ability to build good relationships across the business
• NZ Certificate in Adult Teaching Level 4 or equivalent would be advantageous but not essential for the right candidate.

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.