Port Operator Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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MARINE OPERATIONS TEAM MEMBERS - BOATYARD OPERATOR AND MAINTENANCE PERSON

This is a Full time job

Marsden Maritime Holdings is seeking two motivated and reliable team members to join our Marine Operations team at Marsden Cove Marina and Boatyard

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

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Heavy Diesel Service Technician – Ports & Container Handling

at Centra Forklifts (NZ) Ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

A meaningful sign‑on bonus.
Competitive hourly rate, with overtime opportunities depending on workload.
A values‑driven, family‑owned Kiwi icon & culture.

A meaningful sign‑on bonus.
Competitive hourly rate, with overtime opportunities depending on workload.
A values‑driven, family‑owned Kiwi icon & culture.

Experienced Heavy Diesel Service Technician needed for Port of Auckland site work. Work with a trusted family-owned Kiwi company.

subClassification: Automotive TradesAutomotive Trades

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

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Listed twenty four days ago

Container Terminal & Port Services Operators (2 Vacancies)

at South Port NZ Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Bluff, Southland

Dynamic port environment
Fast paced and challenging role
Fantastic career opportunity

Dynamic port environment
Fast paced and challenging role
Fantastic career opportunity

Join South Port as a Forklift Operator in a fast-paced environment. Enjoy training, modern equipment, and strong career growth opportunities.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

24d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Forklift Operator - Fixed Term

at Napier Port

This is a Full time job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

Be part of Napier Port – helping keep freight moving every day.
Practical, hands‑on forklift work in a busy port and warehouse setting.
Join a team that backs safe work, good gear, and learning on the job.

Be part of Napier Port – helping keep freight moving every day.
Practical, hands‑on forklift work in a busy port and warehouse setting.
Join a team that backs safe work, good gear, and learning on the job.

Do you have a passion for driving machines and want to work in a dynamic business where each day is different? If so, Napier Port is the place for you

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

12d ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Reach Stacker Operator – South Auckland

at Success Group Limited

This is a Full time job

Manukau, Auckland

$30 – $38 per hour

Competitive hourly rate
Work with a reputable logistics company
Longterm opportunity for the right person

Competitive hourly rate
Work with a reputable logistics company
Longterm opportunity for the right person

Experienced Reach Stacker Operator required for a busy logistics yard in South Auckland. Full-time role with competitive pay and immediate start

Recruited byMereana Taorei

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

21h ago

Listed ten days ago

Dairy Warehousing - Warehousing/Stores Operators (x3)

at South Port NZ Ltd

This is a Full time job

Bluff, Southland

Dynamic port environment
Skilled team of operators
Gateway into machinery operation

Dynamic port environment
Skilled team of operators
Gateway into machinery operation

Dairy Warehousing vacancy - work with a great team of experienced forklift/stores operators and logistics administrators

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

10d ago

Listed five days ago

Port Services Officer

at Port Marlborough New Zealand Limited

This is a Full time job

Picton, Marlborough

Work in a unique port and marina environment where no two days are the same
Structured 24-7 rotating roster with built-in time off
Supportive team with training and development opportunities

Work in a unique port and marina environment where no two days are the same
Structured 24-7 rotating roster with built-in time off
Supportive team with training and development opportunities

Play a key role in keeping our port and marina safe and running smoothly in a varied, hands-on 24-7 operational role.

subClassification: Security ServicesSecurity Services

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

5d ago

Listed twelve days ago

General Duties Stevedores

at C3 Limited

This is a Full time job

Nelson, Tasman

Uniform and PPE equipment provided.
Access to employee discounts & deals from a variety of local businesses
Respectful & supportive management team and culture

Uniform and PPE equipment provided.
Access to employee discounts & deals from a variety of local businesses
Respectful & supportive management team and culture

Start a new career working on the port in a hands-on role asissting with the loading and discharging of cargo from vessels.

subClassification: Rail & Maritime TransportRail & Maritime Transport

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

12d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Cleaner

at Port Marlborough New Zealand Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Part time job

Picton, Marlborough

Safety first workplace
Local, community focused employer
Supportive and reliable team

Safety first workplace
Local, community focused employer
Supportive and reliable team

Join our Workshop Team and help maintain clean, safe, and welcoming port and marina environments.

subClassification: Cleaning ServicesCleaning Services

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

24d ago

Listed ten days ago

Deckhand - Passenger Ferry (Permanent)

at Belaire Ferries

This is a Full time job

West Harbour, Auckland

$32 – $42 per hour

Experience working on Auckland Harbour and the Rakino Island service with a supportive team, great culture, and excellent benefits.

subClassification: Rail & Maritime TransportRail & Maritime Transport

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

10d ago

Listed six days ago

Forestry Machinery Plant Operator

at C3 Limited

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Uniform and PPE equipment provided.
Access to employee discounts & deals from a variety of local businesses
Respectful & supportive management team and culture

Uniform and PPE equipment provided.
Access to employee discounts & deals from a variety of local businesses
Respectful & supportive management team and culture

Machinery operators required to drive heavy log loading equipment on the port in a 24/7 environment.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

6d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Ship's Crane Operator

at C3 Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

$35.00 - $42.00

Uniform and PPE equipment provided.
Access to employee discounts & deals from a variety of local businesses
Respectful & supportive management team and culture

Uniform and PPE equipment provided.
Access to employee discounts & deals from a variety of local businesses
Respectful & supportive management team and culture

We have an opportunity for a skilled crane operator to drive Ship's Cranes assiting with the loading of logs onto log ships.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

27d ago

Listed seven days ago

Container Labourers, Forklift, Slip Sheet & Clamp Drivers

at Kingz Container Crew

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Mangere, Auckland

Container Rate Bonus System

Immediate starts available
Ongoing work with career progression for the right people
Weekly pay - Competitive container rate bonuses, earn high wages

Immediate starts available
Ongoing work with career progression for the right people
Weekly pay - Competitive container rate bonuses, earn high wages

Join the positive culture of KCC, and keep fit whilst earning high wages with our competitive container rate bonus system

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

7d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Mining Dredge Operator

at Taharoa Ironsands Limited

This is a Full time job

Taharoa, Waikato

Hard working & practical, hands on workers needed for an exciting and expanding Dredging Operation at one of the most beautiful locations in NZ.

subClassification: Mining - OperationsMining - Operations

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

20d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Container Hoist Driver

at Qube Logistics

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Stable full-time hours (Min 40 guaranteed) with onsite parking
Operate serious heavy machinery — container hoists up to 45,000kg
Free health insurance after 6 months + Join a strong, established NZ company

Stable full-time hours (Min 40 guaranteed) with onsite parking
Operate serious heavy machinery — container hoists up to 45,000kg
Free health insurance after 6 months + Join a strong, established NZ company

Join our Team as a Container Hoist Operator, Operating up to 50t. Min 40 hour week + Weekly pay!

subClassification: Plant & Machinery OperatorsPlant & Machinery Operators

classification: Construction(Construction)

14d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Storeperson (PM shift)

at StraitNZ

This is a Full time job

Hornby South, Canterbury

Well established nationwide transportation company
Get to work in a modern spacious workspace with an awesome team of people
Enjoy a satisfying work/ life balance

Well established nationwide transportation company
Get to work in a modern spacious workspace with an awesome team of people
Enjoy a satisfying work/ life balance

Great opportunity available in the logistics industry, for an experienced Senior Storeperson working for a dynamic nationwide transport company

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

21d ago

Listed three days ago

Ferry Terminal Operator

at KiwiRail

This is a Full time job

Picton, Marlborough

Busy and varied
Full-time, based in Picton

Busy and varied
Full-time, based in Picton

Great opportunity to get that career going!

subClassification: Rail & Maritime TransportRail & Maritime Transport

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

3d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Yard All-Rounder

at World of Containers

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Auckland Airport, Auckland

Immediate start available
On-site staff car parking
Work in a role where no two days are ever the same

Immediate start available
On-site staff car parking
Work in a role where no two days are ever the same

This is a unique and exciting opportunity for a switched on, mechanically minded individual who loves hands on work.

subClassification: Building TradesBuilding Trades

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

11d ago

Listed twenty days ago

Forklift Operators – Heavy Freight (5–10 Tonne Machines)

at Motion Recruitment

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Manukau, Auckland

$26.00 - $28.00 per hour + 8% Holiday Pay

Stable, Ongoing Work with Immediate Start Opportunities
Regular work hours + Weekly Pay + 8% Holiday Pay
Work for a growing company that look after their staff

Stable, Ongoing Work with Immediate Start Opportunities
Regular work hours + Weekly Pay + 8% Holiday Pay
Work for a growing company that look after their staff

Fulltime ONGOING Job Opportunity + Monday - Friday + Early 4am Starts + Heavy Forklift Machine Operator up to 10 tonne + South Auckland Location

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

20d ago

Listed four days ago

MARINE OPERATIONS TEAM MEMBERS - BOATYARD OPERATOR AND MAINTENANCE PERSON

at Marsden Maritime Holdings Ltd

This is a Full time job

One Tree Point, Northland

Marsden Maritime Holdings is seeking two motivated and reliable team members to join our Marine Operations team at Marsden Cove Marina and Boatyard

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

4d ago

Listed three days ago

Store Person/Loader Operator

at Bunge

This is a Full time job

Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty

Permanent full-time opportunity in a leading agribusiness
Operate loaders and support store operations in a hands-on role
Located in Mt Maunganui, New Zealand

Permanent full-time opportunity in a leading agribusiness
Operate loaders and support store operations in a hands-on role
Located in Mt Maunganui, New Zealand

Are you safety-focused and experienced in operating machinery, particularly front-end loaders? Bunge are seeking a Storeperson/ Loader Operator.

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

3d ago

Listed seven days ago

Class 5 Truck Drivers (fixed term)

at Napier Port

This is a Contract/Temp job

Napier Central, Hawkes Bay

Keen to work at Napier Port?
Do you have a seasonal gap to fill?
Want the flexibility of a short-term role?

Keen to work at Napier Port?
Do you have a seasonal gap to fill?
Want the flexibility of a short-term role?

Ever wanted to work at Napier Port with the flexibility of a short-term role?

subClassification: Road TransportRoad Transport

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

7d ago

Listed seven days ago

Long Term Casual Security Opportunity – Flexible Shift Work

at Port of Tauranga

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty

Full training and ongoing support
Long term casual work with consistent opportunities for shifts
A supportive team environment

Full training and ongoing support
Long term casual work with consistent opportunities for shifts
A supportive team environment

We are looking for a reliable and flexible long term casual employee to join our Security team.

subClassification: Security ServicesSecurity Services

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

7d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Operations Administrator

at C3 Limited

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty(Hybrid)

Work 4 x 10-hour days - Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday
Access to employee discounts & deals from a variety of local businesses
Uniform & PPE provided

Work 4 x 10-hour days - Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday
Access to employee discounts & deals from a variety of local businesses
Uniform & PPE provided

Exciting opportunity for an Administrator wanting to expand their skills in areas such as labour allocation in a 24/7 operation on the port.

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

11d ago

Listed four days ago

Port Foreman - Bluff Port

at Qube Ports NZ

This is a Full time job

Invercargill Central, Southland

Competitive Remuneration plus Vehicle Allowance

Work for one of Australasia's leading providers of integrated logistics
Vehicle allowance
Free Health Insurance

Work for one of Australasia's leading providers of integrated logistics
Vehicle allowance
Free Health Insurance

Lead port operations in Bluff. Competitive pay, vehicle allowance, free health insurance, real career growth, and a supportive team behind you.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

4d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Yard All-Rounder

at World of Containers

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Immediate start available
On-site staff car parking
Work in a role where no two days are ever the same

Immediate start available
On-site staff car parking
Work in a role where no two days are ever the same

This is a unique and exciting opportunity for a switched on, mechanically minded individual who loves hands on work.

subClassification: Building TradesBuilding Trades

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

11d ago

Listed ten days ago

Container Yard Operator - Hastings

at Hilton Haulage

This is a Full time job

Hastings, Hawkes Bay

Take ownership of your yard
Varied role with real responsibility
Monday – Friday dayshift + flexibility required

Take ownership of your yard
Varied role with real responsibility
Monday – Friday dayshift + flexibility required

Great opportunity for an experienced yard operator ready to step into a role where you can take ownership, lead from the front & make a real impact.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

10d ago

Listed seven days ago

Machine Operator

at Global Metal Solutions Limited

This is a Full time job

Papakura, Auckland

An exciting role for an experienced machine operator

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

7d ago

Listed eleven days ago

Production Operator

at Hawkes Bay Protein

This is a Full time job

Napier, Hawkes Bay

$75,000 – $90,000 per year

Full time permanent operators wanted - all training provided

subClassification: Machine OperatorsMachine Operators

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

11d ago

Listed one day ago

Operations Manager | Port Ops

at TKL LOGISTICS

This is a Full time job

Tauranga Central, Bay of Plenty

Hands-on Port Operations Manager to lead daily operations in a fast-paced logistics environment.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

1d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Import Customer Service Operator

at Kalgin Global Logistics NZ LTD

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland(Hybrid)

Play a key role in supporting new customers, building strong relationships, and helping shape how customer service operates as the business grows.

subClassification: Freight/Cargo ForwardingFreight/Cargo Forwarding

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

29d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Casual Wharf Staff

at C3 Limited

This is a Full time job

Timaru & South Canterbury, Canterbury

Uniform and PPE equipment provided.
Access to employee discounts & deals from a variety of local businesses
Respectful & supportive management team and culture

Uniform and PPE equipment provided.
Access to employee discounts & deals from a variety of local businesses
Respectful & supportive management team and culture

Casual opportunities available to work at the port assisting with the un/loading of containers and other cargo.

subClassification: LabourersLabourers

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

17d ago

120 port operator jobs in New Zealand

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MARINE OPERATIONS TEAM MEMBERS - BOATYARD OPERATOR AND MAINTENANCE PERSON

Heavy Diesel Service Technician – Ports & Container Handling

Container Terminal & Port Services Operators (2 Vacancies)

Forklift Operator - Fixed Term

Reach Stacker Operator – South Auckland

Dairy Warehousing - Warehousing/Stores Operators (x3)

Port Services Officer

General Duties Stevedores

Cleaner

Deckhand - Passenger Ferry (Permanent)

Forestry Machinery Plant Operator

Ship's Crane Operator

Container Labourers, Forklift, Slip Sheet & Clamp Drivers

Mining Dredge Operator

Container Hoist Driver

Storeperson (PM shift)

Ferry Terminal Operator

Yard All-Rounder

Forklift Operators – Heavy Freight (5–10 Tonne Machines)

MARINE OPERATIONS TEAM MEMBERS - BOATYARD OPERATOR AND MAINTENANCE PERSON

Store Person/Loader Operator

Class 5 Truck Drivers (fixed term)

Long Term Casual Security Opportunity – Flexible Shift Work

Operations Administrator

Port Foreman - Bluff Port

Yard All-Rounder

Container Yard Operator - Hastings

Machine Operator

Production Operator

Operations Manager | Port Ops

Import Customer Service Operator

Casual Wharf Staff

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