Shift Supervisor

CentrePort Wellington; Wellington; On-site; NZD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CentrePort Wellington is seeking an experienced Shift Supervisor to lead the container terminal on a 24/7 roster. You will ensure the shift is properly resourced, coordinate daily activities, and support Cargo Handlers to meet customer and operational requirements.

You will provide clear direction, uphold the highest safety standards, and drive performance across the shift. The role requires flexibility to work across shifts and strong decision-making under pressure in a dynamic port

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience within port operations, logistics, transport, warehousing or other large-scale industrial environments.
• Experience leading teams within a shift-based or 24/7 operation.
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety with understanding of the Health and Safety in Employment Act.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and adapt to changing operational priorities.
• Experience coaching, developing and managing team performance.
• Strong problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Full New Zealand Driver Licence (heavy machinery experience or F endorsement advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Cargo Handlers and operational personnel by providing clear direction and maintaining safety standards.
• Ensure each shift is properly resourced and prepared; coordinate daily activities.
• Drive performance across the shift to meet customer and operational requirements.
• Provide on-the-ground support and make sound decisions as situations change.
• Flexible to work across shifts in a 24/7 port environment.

Skills

Shift leadership

Crew supervision

Safety compliance

Communication

Decision making

Coaching

Problem solving

Driver Licence

Job description

Your New Company:

CentrePort is one of the country’s most significant intermodal freight hubs. It encompasses a strategic combination of port facilities, distribution centres, and transport infrastructure. As a critical gateway for imports and exports, CentrePort handles a diverse range of cargo, including containerised goods, bulk commodities, vehicles and more.

The facilities at CentrePort include container terminals, roll-on/roll-off operations, warehousing and extensive cargo handling capabilities. Additionally, its strategic location provides direct access to road, rail and coastal shipping networks, supporting the efficient movement of freight throughout New Zealand.

CentrePort is currently seeking an experienced and people-focused Shift Supervisor to join their Container Services team.

Your New Role:

As a Shift Supervisor, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe, efficient and productive operation of CentrePort's container terminal. You will make sure each shift is properly resourced and prepared, coordinate daily activities, and help the team meet customer and operational requirements.

You will lead and support Cargo Handlers and operational personnel by providing clear direction, maintaining the highest safety standards and driving performance across the shift to ensure customer requirements are met. This fast-paced and practical leadership role

requires confidence to step in when needed, provide on-the-ground support and make sound decisions as situations change. Flexibility to work across shifts is essential.

If you thrive in dynamic operational environments and enjoy leading teams to success, this could be the opportunity for you.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Proven leadership experience within port operations, logistics, transport, warehousing, manufacturing or other large-scale industrial environments
• Experience leading teams within a shift-based or 24/7 operation
• Strong commitment to workplace health and safety with operational working knowledge of the Health and Safety in Employment Act and its practical application in industrial settings.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure and adapt to changing operational priorities
• Experience coaching, developing and managing team performance
• Strong problem-solving and organisational skills
• Full New Zealand Driver Licence (Experience operating heavy machinery and/or holding an F Endorsement would be advantageous)

Please note: CentrePort operates a 24/7 shift roster and candidates must be able to commit to shift work. CentrePort is also an Alcohol and Drug Free workplace. Pre-employment medical and drug testing form part of the recruitment process. You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand.

What's in it for you:

At CentrePort, you will engage in interesting and diverse work and be part of a team that makes great things happen every day. At CentrePort, you will engage in interesting and diverse work and be part of a team that makes great things happen every day. We lead with our Values, and we’re offering you an enviable work environment where you can be your best self. You'll have the opportunity to lead a highly capable operational team while working in one of New Zealand's most dynamic logistics environments.

CentrePort supports an environment of diversity and inclusion. They are committed to equal employment opportunities and therefore encourage applications from different backgrounds. To ensure the recruitment process is fully accessible, please let us know if you require support or have any accessibility requirements.

CentrePort's success comes from having the right people with the right attitude. So, if you would like to come on board, we would like to hear from you.

Application close 14th October 2026