Supply Technician

Lyttelton Port Company; Lyttelton; Hybrid; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks leave

TELUS Health access

Health insurance (Southern Cross)

Gym discounts

Parental leave

Social club

Learning & development

Job summary

Lyttelton Port Company (LPC) is seeking a proactive Supply Technician to bolster our supply chain, ensuring the right parts, materials and services are available when needed. You’ll work with internal teams and suppliers to support purchasing, inventory and logistics, and help drive stock visibility and process improvements.

Ideally you’ll bring experience in supply chain, procurement, warehousing or inventory environments, with a practical, data-driven mindset and strong relationship skills to

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, procurement, warehousing or inventory environments.
• Ability to work with systems and data with high accuracy.
• Strong emphasis on customer-focused supply decisions and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support purchasing, inventory and logistics activities across the business.
• Maintain stock availability and system data accuracy.
• Build strong relationships across the organisation to align supply decisions with operational needs.

Skills

Inventory management

Purchasing

Logistics coordination

Data systems

Relationship building

Job description

When opportunity arises, we must be ready to strike before it passes.

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive Supply Technician to join our team at LPC. In this role you will contribute to a strong, customer-focused supply chain function that ensures the business has the right parts, materials and services, at the right time and in the right place.

Working closely with internal stakeholders and suppliers, you will support purchasing, inventory and logistics activities across the business, helping to maintain stock availability, system accuracy and efficient supply processes. You will play an important role in building strong relationships across the organisation, ensuring supply decisions align with operational needs and wider business objectives.

This role also supports continuous improvement across procurement and inventory processes, with a focus on reducing downtime, improving stock visibility and ensuring our systems and supply practices remain effective, efficient and commercially sound.

What sets you apart

You will bring experience in supply chain, procurement, warehousing or inventory environments, along with a practical, solutions-focused approach. You are confident working with systems and data, and you understand the importance of accuracy in maintaining operational performance.

• Strong experience in inventory, purchasing or logistics environments
• Sound understanding of supply chain or materials management processes
• High attention to detail with strong systems accuracy
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• A practical, customer-focused mindset with a continuous improvement approach

Experience working in a maintenance, engineering, manufacturing or heavy industry environment would be an advantage, but is not essential.

Benefits of joining the LPC team

Time– We offer five weeks of annual leave, giving you plenty of time to relax, recharge, and spend with the people and activities you love.

Wellbeing– Your health matters. We provide access to TELUS Health for you and your household, offering confidential support and resources for mental, physical, and financial wellbeing. We also offer health insurance through Southern Cross for you as an employee.You’llalso receive gym membership discounts atChristchurch City Council facilitiesand 10 sick days from day one.

Family– Our leading parental leave policy supports both primary and secondary caregivers. Primary caregivers receive 26additionalweeks at the same rate as IRD, secondary carers receive four weeks of paid leave,andwe protect your superannuation contributions- along with other great benefits.

Fun– Join our social club or get involved in exciting activities organised by TeWhakaroopu(our Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, and Belonging Committee).

Learning– We invest in your growth! ExploreLearningHub,(ourlearningmanagementsystem), take advantage of professional development opportunities and benefit from on the job learning andcoachingto develop your skills and progress your career.

About LPC

Lyttelton Port Company (LPC) is the South Island's largest international trade gateway, focused onfacilitatingthe growth of trade for Christchurch, Canterbury, and the wider South Island. Our services are critical to the success of a diverse range of exporters and importers and supporting thousands of jobs in the region.Sustainability and the safety of our people are at the centre of everything we do. This is an exciting time to join LPC.

Pre-employment Requirements

LPC require all successful candidates to pass a Pre-employment assessment which includes a Health Assessment, a Drug and Alcohol Test, Pre-Employment Ministry of Justice Check, a TOROcheckand a Pre-employment ACC Check.

Legal entitlement to work in New Zealand is a requirement

Applications close: Wednesday 14th October, 5pm.

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