Senior Ocean Export Operator — Hybrid + Lead Path

Team Recruitment (Oxford) Limited; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working two days from home

Structured onboarding and development

Job summary

Team Recruitment (Oxford) Limited is seeking a Senior Export Operator to lead the Auckland export desk with a strong ocean freight focus (LCL/FCL) and a smaller share of airfreight. You will own each shipment from quote to final invoice, building quotes, bookings, and documentation while maintaining client relationships.

You’ll work in a small, trusted team, with a clear path to lead responsibilities as you demonstrate expertise and commercial awareness.

Qualifications

• Solid export operations experience with freight forwarder.
• Strong ocean freight background (LCL/FCL) and some airfreight.
• Knowledge of CargoWise systems and invoicing processes.

Responsibilities

• Build quotes, follow up, and convert inquiries into business.
• Book with shipping lines, airlines and co-load partners.
• Prepare export documentation and ensure compliance.
• Inform customers and resolve issues proactively.
• Manage end-to-end shipments in CargoWise.
• Invoice at agreed rates and monitor margins.
• Develop relationships with carriers and agents.

Skills

Export operations

Ocean freight

CargoWise

Client liaison

Quoting

Invoicing

Tools

CargoWise

Job description

Team Recruitment (Oxford) Limited is seeking a Senior Export Operator to lead the Auckland export desk with a strong ocean freight focus (LCL/FCL) and a smaller share of airfreight. You will own each shipment from quote to final invoice, building quotes, bookings, and documentation while maintaining client relationships.

You’ll work in a small, trusted team, with a clear path to lead responsibilities as you demonstrate expertise and commercial awareness.