About Us

Qube is Australasia’s largest integrated provider of import and export logistics services, with over 10,000 employees. With operations spanning over 200 locations across Australia, New Zealand and South East Asia, wherever we are, we help to keep communities strong and the wheels of industry turning through our key supply chain infrastructure.

Qube Ports NZ, is a nationwide service provider offering a comprehensive range of cargo logistics, stevedoring, marshalling, transportation, warehousing services, and IT solutions. Our pursuit of excellence empowers New Zealand exporters to compete effectively in global markets.

Position: Shift Manager

Location: Lyttelton Port

Status: This is a full-time salaried position based at our Lyttelton port operations

About The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Shift Manager to join our Lyttelton Port team. This role is ideal for an experienced stevedoring professional seeking new challenges and growth in our expanding operation. Handling a variety of cargo types, including logs, bulk products, palletized goods, and containers, you’ll play a key role in maintaining safety standards and ensuring efficient cargo operations.

We’re looking for candidates with experience supervising teams within the port industry. However, applicants with strong operational management experience outside of stevedoring will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure strict adherence to our health and safety protocols
• Conduct regular safety briefings and toolbox meetings
• Foster a culture of safety awareness
• Utilize specialized cargo management systems
• Coordinate with ship captains, port authorities, and logistics partners
• Optimize loading and unloading operations

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in operations management, ideally in a fast-paced, industrial or logistics environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of liaising with internal stakeholders and clients.
• Ability to handle reporting and administrative duties accurately and efficiently.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive salary plus a vehicle allowance
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Free health insurance plus other great staff benefits
• Become part of a supportive team environment

Why QUBE?

Qube recognises the value of an inclusive and diverse work environment. We take pride in the diversity of our people and encourage applications from people of all genders, ages, and backgrounds. Our recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected on their unique strengths and characteristics.

If you want to invest in your future apply now and we will help you reach your full potential.

You must pass a pre-employment medical and drug test and be eligible to work in New Zealand. You will also need to pass a pre-employment ACC & MOJ Criminal History Check.