Casual Port General Hands - Lyttelton
- Lyttelton, Canterbury Region, New Zealand
- Casual / Temp
- Opening on: Mar 16 2026
What we can offer you:
- Great starting pay rate $43.60 per hour + holiday pay!
- Friendly Team Environment.
- True Health & Safety and all your PPE gear provided.
- Start your career with a leader in Port Logistics.
Position: Casual Stevedoring General Hands
Are you safety-conscious, reliable, and ready to work in a fast-paced port environment? Qube is looking for Stevedores to support the safe and efficient handling of cargo. This role is hands-on and physically demanding, with a strong focus on teamwork, accuracy, and safety. You will be trained in a ray of different duties across the port operation.
Location: Lyttelton Port
Status: Casual, as and when required basis – flexibility to work around a 24/7 operation
Your job duties would be:
- Cargo Handling: Load, unload, and move cargo safely and efficiently.
- Bulk Cargo Handling: Operate hoppers, sweep, shovel, and clean vessel holds and wharf areas.
- Working Under the Hook: Sling cargo, set up and pack down equipment, and assist with general wharf operations.
- Rigging and Securing: Strap, lash, and secure cargo using chains, dunnage, and framing.
- Container Work: Pack and unpack containers, handle product manually or with forklifts, and record cargo movements.
- Palletised Cargo: Stow and secure palletised goods using pallet trucks and airbags.
You will also need to:
- Have an excellent can-do attitude and a desire to learn
- Must be physically fit
- Flexible to work within a 24/7 operation
- Work well within a team setting
- Be reliable and safety-conscious
- Hold a minimum Restricted Class 1 driver’s license
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.
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.
Applications close on 31 March. We will be reviewing candidates as they come in, so be sure to submit your application quickly.