Shift Supervisor
- A Port that’s growing for the future of the region
- An exciting opportunity, competitive remuneration and strong benefits
- An energetic workplace where you can see the action happening
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated, safety-conscious leader to take the next step in their career with CentrePort's Container Services.
This is your chance to be involved in leading a high-performing team at the heart of a dynamic terminal operation, where innovation, collaboration, and customer focus drive success.
Why join CentrePort
CentrePort is New Zealand’s most strategically situated Port. We are a key player in facilitating economic growth through the safe and efficient movement of cargo and providing supply chain solutions and expertise.
What you’ll be doing
In this role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring all shift resources and operational requirements are in place, while leading a team of Cargo Handlers to deliver safe, efficient and high-performing operations. As this is a hands-on supervisory role, you will be expected to roll out your sleeves when needed, provide strong on the ground support to your team, and respond quickly to changing circumstances. Flexibility to work across shifts will be essential to meet the needs of the operation.
About you
You’re a natural leader who can motivate and inspire teams to consistently deliver results. You are organised and detail-focused, with a commitment to high standards and continuous improvement.
What you bring
- Proven experience leading port or terminal operations, including managing teams across rotating shifts and dynamic environments.
- Operational working knowledge of the Health and Safety in Employment Act and its application in industrial settings.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and maintain positive relationships with customers and colleagues.
- A flexible, hands-on attitude with the ability to stay calm and effective under pressure.
- Sound problem-solving skills with a proactive and solutions-based mindset.
- A full driver licence (with F endorsement) and experience operating heavy machinery is highly advantageous.
What’s in it for you?
At CentrePort, you will engage in interesting and diverse work and be part of a team that makes great things happen every day. We lead with our Values, and we’re offering you an enviable work environment where you can be your best self. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity!
CentrePort supports an environment of diversity and inclusion. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and therefore, encourage applications from different backgrounds. To ensure our recruitment process is fully accessible, please let us know if you require any support or have any accessibility requirement.
Please note CentrePort is an Alcohol and Drug free workplace; pre-employment testing is part of our recruitment process. You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand.
Applications close at 5pm on 24 October 2025.