Container Terminal Operations Manager
Accredited employerPenrose, N, NZFull-timePosted 1 month ago
Job Description
- Container Terminal Manager Operations
- Permanent full-time opportunity
- Based at our Container Terminal in Onehunga, Auckland
- He whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi | About the Role
- We're looking for an experienced and people-focused operational leader to oversee the day-to-day performance of our Southdown Container Terminal.
- Leading a team of approximately 40+ staff, you'll play a key role in ensuring safe, efficient and reliable container terminal operations while delivering excellent outcomes for our customers and the broader freight network.
- You will also:
- Lead and develop a large operational team in a 24/7 environment
- Champion a strong safety culture where Health, Safety and Wellbeing comes first
- Ensure terminal operations run efficiently and meet train and customer service targets
- Manage workforce planning, rostering and operational resourcing
- Monitor budgets, costs and performance outcomes
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, productivity and customer experience
- Build strong relationships with operational teams, customers, unions and key stakeholders
- This is a varied leadership role where you'll balance people leadership, operational performance, customer outcomes and business improvement
- Ngā pukenga e rapu nei mātou | What You Will Bring
- Proven experience leading large operational or frontline teams
- Strong people leadership and performance management capability
- Experience working within safety-critical, logistics, freight, transport, manufacturing, warehousing or industrial environments
- Sound understanding of operational planning, rostering and resource management
- Strong communication and stakeholder relationship skills
- Commercial awareness with experience managing costs and operational performance
- A commitment to safety, continuous improvement and customer service
- Relevant tertiary qualifications are advantageous, but practical leadership experience is equally valued
- Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you
- Competitive salary plus a 4% employer KiwiSaver contribution
- Lead a critical operation that helps keep New Zealand's freight network moving
- Staff-discounted Southern Cross medical insurance
- Discounts with a range of retail partners
- Discounted staff travel across the KiwiRail network
- Access to the NZ Rail Staff Welfare Trust, including holiday homes nationwide and wellbeing support
- Apply online with your cover letter and CV.
- Applications close: 11 September 2026
KiwiRail
Immigration New Zealand
Available in 2 Locations
Auckland, New Zealand
Penrose, N(current)
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