Port Operations Manager – Auckland

Qube; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fully subsidised health insurance

Competitive remuneration

Leadership role

Development opportunities

Job summary

Qube Ports NZ in Auckland is seeking a senior operations leader to own the day-to-day running of our port operations. You will set safety and service standards, lead a on-ground team, and be the go-to for customers and stakeholders.

With 3+ years of management experience in port, logistics or supply chain, you will drive performance, nurture a capable workforce, and manage competing priorities in a 24/7 environment. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' management experience in an operational setting.
• Port, logistics or supply chain experience is a strong advantage.
• A people-oriented leadership style that earns trust on the ground.
• Confidence handling competing priorities in a fast-moving, 24/7 environment.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading the port operations: making sure people, equipment and resources are in the right place at the right time
• Leading health and safety: building a culture of accountability ensuring everyone goes home safe
• Developing your team: supporting and growing a capable, engaged workforce
• Driving performance: tracking results, managing costs and finding smarter ways to work
• Building partnerships: working closely with customers and other key stakeholders

Skills

People leadership

Port logistics experience

Operations management

Safety leadership

Budgeting costs

Job description

What's in it for you

• A permanent leadership role in our Auckland operation
• Competitive remuneration package
• Company vehicle
• Fully subsidised health insurance
• Join an international logistics leader with on-going development opportunities

The role

Reporting to the GM North Island Operations, you'll own the day-to-day running of our Auckland Port operations. You'll set the standard for safety and service, get the best from your team, and be the person customers and stakeholders rely on to deliver.

You'll be:

• Leading the port operations: making sure people, equipment and resources are in the right place at the right time
• Leading health and safety: building a culture of accountability ensuring everyone goes home safe
• Developing your team: supporting and growing a capable, engaged workforce
• Driving performance: tracking results, managing costs and finding smarter ways to work
• Building partnerships: working closely with customers and other key stakeholders

What you'll bring

• 3+ years' management experience in an operational setting
• Port, logistics or supply chain experience, is a strong advantage
• A people-oriented leadership style that earns trust on the ground
• Confidence handling competing priorities in a fast-moving, 24/7 environment
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Why Qube

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.

Applications close 29 November 2026.

You must be eligible to work in New Zealand. You'll also need to pass a pre-employment medical and drug test, a Ministry of Justice criminal conviction check and an ACC claims history check.