• Permanent and/or casual employment
• Friendly Team Environment
• True Health & Safety and all your PPE gear provided
• $45+ per hour for skilled operators
• Fixed roster

QUBE Ports NZ is looking for experienced Excavator Operators and Ship Crane Operators to join our stevedoring team at Bluff Port. We have permanent and casual positions available.

As an Excavator Operator, you'll operate a 20T excavator fitted with a log grapple to safely stow export logs within vessel holds and on deck and as a Ship Crane Operator, you'll operate the vessel's crane to efficiently load logs while working closely with the stevedoring team. These are highly skilled roles requiring precision, situational awareness, and a strong focus on safety.

Location: Bluff Port

Status: Permanent and casual positions available

You will also need to:

• Have proven experience operating excavators, cranes, or similar heavy machinery.
• Be safety-conscious with excellent situational awareness.
• Be physically fit and able to work in a demanding environment.
• Have strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Be reliable and flexible to travel to other ports to work.
• Hold a minimum Restricted Class 1 driver's license.

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 29th November. We will be reviewing candidates as they come in, so be sure to submit your application quickly.