General Manager - South Island Stevedoring / Marshalling Operations

About us

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.

About the Role

Position :   General Manager – South Island Stevedoring / Marshalling Operations

In this senior leadership role, you will blend strategic oversight with hands-on leadership across multiple port locations in the South Island with support from four Port Operations Managers (Christchurch, Timaru, Dunedin & Bluff). You will be responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective service delivery while fostering strong relationships with customers, port authorities, and internal teams while driving business growth.

As part of the executive leadership team, you will contribute to shaping Qube’s national operations strategy and drive continuous improvement across the South Island, ensuring alignment with the North Island operations through collaboration with the General Manager Stevedoring and Marshalling- North Island.

Location :   South Island, New Zealand (specific location to be determined)

Status :   Permanent full-time salaried position

Key responsibilities include :

• Supporting Port Operations Managers in the delivery and oversight of stevedoring and log marshalling services across our South Island sites
• Driving operational excellence, safety, and compliance across all sites
• Developing and implementing strategic plans aligned with company goals
• Building strong relationships with port authorities, customers, and internal stakeholders
• Overseeing workforce planning, recruitment, and performance management
• Ensuring cost-effective service delivery and continuous improvement
• Collaborating with other executive leaders to shape business strategy
• Representing Qube Ports NZ in industry forums and regional engagements

To be successful in this role, you will need to have extensive, port logistics, stevedoring and / or log marshalling operations. Strong leadership and people management skills are also essential, along with commercial acumen and a track record of delivering results. Effective communication across all business levels is a must, and you will need to be prepared to travel across South Island port locations weekly.

What we can offer you :

Why QUBE? Qube recognises the value of an inclusive and diverse work environment. We take pride in the diversity of our people and encourage applications from individuals of all genders, ages, and backgrounds. Our recruitment decisions are based on the key inherent needs and requirements of each role, and candidates are selected on their unique strengths and characteristics.

Please note that 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 26th September. We will be reviewing candidates as they come in, so be sure to submit your application quickly.