General Port Operators
Do you have what it takes to become a General Port Operator at Port Taranaki?
The opportunity
We are looking for motivated and dynamic individuals who would be responsible for the safe, smooth and effective delivery of operational landside port services and activities; mooring and ship services, monitoring and maintaining a secure site, and managing entry and exit of port users - all while providing a brilliant level of service to our customers.
This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key part in our business and contribute to our long-term success. The General Port Operator (Level One) key responsibilities will include:
- Providing excellent customer service to all stakeholders and port users.
- Maintaining and monitoring safety and security through managing access to the site, conducting patrols and reporting any concerns.
- Providing landside wharf services by assisting with the mooring of commercial vessels, moving and cleaning hoppers.
- Provide assistance in emergency response situations.
- Ensuring compliance for our operations with regard to our customs, biosecurity and Maritime NZ requirements.
About you
You will be fit, healthy and able to work in all weather conditions. You will be able to work on a six on/six off roster to ensure support for our business 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year. In setting yourself up for success you will also have:
- Have a high level of physical fitness and be comfortable in an environment that involves manual handling and heavy lifting.
- Previous experience in security or customer service position.
- Be a solid communicator with excellent customer service skills.
- Demonstrate a commitment to health, safety and environmental awareness and safe practices.
- Be positive and have a pro-active team-first mindset.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively and remain calm under pressure.
Our values
At Port Taranaki our values guide us on how we act with one another and how we make decisions within our business. Demonstration of these values will be key to your success:
- Our people come first: we take care of each other and our communities.
- Integrity guides us: we trust each other and act with respect and honesty, even when it is challenging.
- We embrace the future: we strive for improvement through innovation and learning.
- We collaborate to succeed: we work as a team, helping each other succeed.
What we offer
Port Taranaki is an important economic and supply chain asset for Taranaki and beyond – connecting our key regional industries with the world. We are prepared for change and embracing new ways of working, ensuring we continue to deliver for our customers, and the region, in being the Pride of Taranaki.
We offer an environment where continuous learning and professional development is encouraged, as well as the ability to work autonomously - expertise and guidance at hand when you need it. We consider your wellbeing to be a priority, and we support you with great flexibility initiatives as well as having a respectful approach to diversity, inclusion, and equity in the workplace.
If this sounds like an opportunity you would enjoy, and you're motivated to contribute to the overall success of Port Taranaki Limited, please apply now and tell us a bit about your background and experience.
Please note: we will begin reviewing applications as they arrive - including conducting interviews. We will close off our applications when successful candidate(s) have been appointed.
All candidates must already hold the required residency status to work in New Zealand and be able to satisfy a Ministry of Justice criminal background check. Candidates must also hold a full NZ driver’s license.
