Independent Chair - Port Noise Liaison Committee

Listed 6 days Ago

Port Otago

Transportation and Logistics

Port Otago Group’s business comprises a regional container terminal, bulk port activities, cruise and property investment and development. We operate 24 / 7 and service South Canterbury, Otago, and Southland, working with customers to streamline their supply chains. Our culture is hands‑on, safety focused and encourages continuous improvement – and this extends to our Board and it’s sub‑committees.

One of the challenges for any working Port is the noise impact for its community, which makes the Port Noise Liaison Committee important to how we operate. At its core, this Committee provides a forum to monitor the Port’s performance against The Port Noise Management Plan.

About the position :

The Committee meets quarterly and is made up of representatives from Dunedin City Council, Otago Regional Council, Port Otago, Port Chalmers community groups and Port users. The Board appointed Chair sits alongside these representatives and is primarily responsible for effectively chairing each of the Committee meetings.

Some preparatory work is required in between meeting times, including :

• Preparing for meetings and responding to emails.
• Monitoring the budget and performance of the Noise Liaison Committee’s goals / objectives.
• Ensuring compliance and identifying / managing risk.

The Chair may also be required to attend Port Otago Board meetings from time to time to provide an update on the Committee’s progress, to chair other ad hoc meetings or complete site visits related to noise activity.

The Chair will be appointed for a period of two years, and in return for their contribution will receive a small monthly payment, and reimbursement of reasonable expenses.

What we’re looking for :

For us, the ideal Chair will :

How to apply?

Please apply via our Port Otago Careers website to ensure our application form is completed.

Applications close 5pm on Monday 27 October 2025.

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