Port Vessel Shift Leader — Cargo Ops + Training

Qube Ports and Bulk; Marsden Point; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle allowance

Free health insurance

Staff benefits

Professional development programme

Job summary

Qube Ports NZ in Marsden Point is seeking a Shift Manager to lead a cargo-handling team responsible for loading and unloading ships. You will ensure safety, optimise cargo flow, and supervise a skilled crew across logs, timber, and bulk products using our cargo management systems.

The role requires a proven track record in team leadership, strong safety discipline, and the ability to coordinate with captains, port authorities, and logistics partners.

Qualifications

• Must have proven team leadership and people management experience.
• Strong emphasis on safety protocols and risk management.
• Experience with cargo handling operations and coordination with port stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support your team on shift.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety protocols.
• Run pre-shift meetings and safety briefings.
• Use cargo management systems effectively.
• Coordinate with captains, port authorities, and logistics partners.
• Optimise loading/unloading operations.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Safety leadership

Logistics coordination

Cargo handling

Tools

Cargo management systems

Job description

Qube Ports NZ in Marsden Point is seeking a Shift Manager to lead a cargo-handling team responsible for loading and unloading ships. You will ensure safety, optimise cargo flow, and supervise a skilled crew across logs, timber, and bulk products using our cargo management systems.

The role requires a proven track record in team leadership, strong safety discipline, and the ability to coordinate with captains, port authorities, and logistics partners.