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

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)

8d ago

Listed one day 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)

1d ago

Listed nine hours ago

Dangerous Goods Operations Specialist

at DG Packaging

This is a Full time job

Auckland Airport, Auckland

Dangerous goods role with professional development & great benefits.

subClassification: Freight/Cargo ForwardingFreight/Cargo Forwarding

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

9h ago

Listed eight 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)

8d ago

Listed two days ago

Storeperson | Mainfreight Warehousing Auckland

at Mainfreight

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Permanent Full-Time Position
On The Job Skill Development
Yearly Salary Review Period

Permanent Full-Time Position
On The Job Skill Development
Yearly Salary Review Period

Mainfreight Warehousing Railway Lane is looking for an outstanding team player that is driven and enjoys working in a team environment!

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

2d ago

Listed sixteen 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)

16d ago

Listed nine days ago

Mobile Service Technician

at Freightquip Pty Ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland Airport, Auckland

$90,000 – $120,000 per year

Work on specialised aviation equipment across diverse client sites
Strong training, OEM support, and long-term career development pathways
Fully maintained company vehicle with national travel exposure

Work on specialised aviation equipment across diverse client sites
Strong training, OEM support, and long-term career development pathways
Fully maintained company vehicle with national travel exposure

Mobile Service Technician supporting aviation equipment, combining field service, diagnostics and travel with strong growth opportunities.

subClassification: TechniciansTechnicians

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

9d ago

Listed twelve days ago

Forklift Operator

at Motion Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Christchurch, Canterbury

$28.00 To $30.00 Per Hour + 8% Holiday Pay

Weekly Pay + Hourly Rate + 8% Holiday Pay
Immediate Start Available + Great Culture
Supportive Management Team + Growth Opportunities

Weekly Pay + Hourly Rate + 8% Holiday Pay
Immediate Start Available + Great Culture
Supportive Management Team + Growth Opportunities

Competitive salary, career progression & comprehensive training. Come join a team that wants you to succeed! Immediate start available.

Recruited byJordan Seaward

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

12d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Truck Drivers

at CT Labour Hire

This is a Full time job

Auckland

$48 – $50 per hour

Multiple roles - Full time hours
Reputable company with great safety standards
Must hold New Zealand Passport

Multiple roles - Full time hours
Reputable company with great safety standards
Must hold New Zealand Passport

Australian based fly in, fly out (FIFO) work roasters of 3 weeks on 2 weeks off- Queensland seasonal harvest and Brisbane metro container work.

subClassification: Road TransportRoad Transport

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

13d ago

Listed one day ago

Trainee Safety Protector

at KiwiRail

This is a Full time job

Wellington

Fully paid training and uniform provided
Career progression opportunities
Access to discounted holiday homes across NZ & healthcare refunds

Fully paid training and uniform provided
Career progression opportunities
Access to discounted holiday homes across NZ & healthcare refunds

Kickstart your rail safety career. Get full training to protect work crews and the public in this vital role.

subClassification: Rail & Maritime TransportRail & Maritime Transport

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

1d ago

Listed seventeen 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)

17d ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Freight Handler - DG Specialist / Opportunities For Progression

at DGM

This is a Full time job

Wiri, Auckland

Career progression opportunities
Skill development & certifications
A supportive work environment

Career progression opportunities
Skill development & certifications
A supportive work environment

Are you a motivated, trustworthy and reliable individual looking for a new challenge. If so read on...

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

27d ago•Expiring

Listed six 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)

6d ago

Listed three hours ago

Store Person/Loader Operator

at Bunge

Be an early applicant

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)

3h ago

Listed nine hours ago

Port Foreman - Bluff Port

at Qube Ports NZ

Be an early applicant

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)

9h ago

Listed three days ago

Freight Loader

at New Zealand Couriers

This is a Full time job

Christchurch, Canterbury

Fast-paced Freight Hub based near Christchurch Airport
Permanent full-time night shift role
Safety-focused workplace with PPE provided

Fast-paced Freight Hub based near Christchurch Airport
Permanent full-time night shift role
Safety-focused workplace with PPE provided

This is a full-time Freight Loader role based at our Freight Hub near Christchurch Airport, working Monday to Friday from 4:30pm to 1:30am.

subClassification: Warehousing, Storage & DistributionWarehousing, Storage & Distribution

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

3d ago

Listed two days ago

Checkpoint Processors

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

Checkpoint Processors are also known as Log Scalers & their primary role is barcoding & measuring logs using scanning equipment.

subClassification: Assembly & Process WorkAssembly & Process Work

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

2d ago

Listed three 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)

3d ago

Listed ten 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)

10d ago

Listed three 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)

3d ago

Listed two days ago

Forestry Machinery Plant Operator

at C3 Limited

Be an early applicant

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)

2d ago

Listed three 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)

3d ago

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