Port Operations Trainer & Machinery Competency Coach

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

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.