Stevedore (Entry-Level Career Pathway) – Port of Auckland

Start your career on the waterfront. Build a future with us.

At Port of Auckland, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re proud to be a workplace where safety comes first, diversity is celebrated, and everyone is part of the port whānau.

Stevedoring is more than a job; it’s a gateway into a long-term career. With the right attitude and commitment, you’ll be supported to learn, grow, and progress into specialised roles like machinery and crane operations.

What we offer you | Ngā mea ka tukuna e mātou ki a koe

We invest heavily in our people and back you to succeed:

• Structured, paid career pathway from day one
• Ongoing training, coaching and development
• A strong, visible health & safety culture
• Competitive pay + shift and meal allowances
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Up to 10% KiwiSaver contributions (T&Cs apply)
• Fully funded medical insurance for you and your whānau (T&Cs apply)
• Free parking, onsite gym & physio
• Access to confidential wellbeing support services
• Retail and lifestyle discounts across Tāmaki Makaurau

About the role| Te tūranga mahi 

As a Stevedore (starting as a Lasher), you’ll play a key role in keeping New Zealand’s supply chain moving in a job that keeps you active, fit and physically engaged every day.

This is a hands-on, physical role suited to people who enjoy working hard and staying fit on the job. You’ll secure containers on ships and work as part of a team to safely move cargo between ships, trains and trucks. Working outdoors in a 24/7 operation, you’ll face a variety of conditions including all weather, heights and confined spaces.

No prior experience as a Lasher is needed — full training is provided, along with the opportunity to build your skills, develop your fitness and grow a long-term career with Port of Auckland.

Your Stevedore career pathway:

We’ll support you every step of the way:

• 0–3 months: Training, onboarding, and supported shifts
• 3–12 months: Build confidence and capability in live operations
• 6-12+ months: Progress into machinery,(with the right demonstrated abilities and performance)
• 36+ months crane operations and foreperson/leadership roles

If you're looking for a long-term career pathway, with commitment, the right attitude and a determination to succeed Port of Auckland can offer you career progression into a wide range of roles such as planning, corporate and operational leadership and beyond.

What we’re looking for from you | He aha tā mātou e kimi nei i a koe

• Strong commitment to health and safety
• Good level of physical fitness
• Ability to work rotating day/night shifts (7-day roster)
• Comfortable working at heights and in all weather
• Team player with a reliable, can-do attitude
• Full, Clean NZ Driver Licence required for progression (restricted accepted to start)
• Consent to police & pre-employment checks (if your application is progressed)
• You must be eligible to work in New Zealand by holding NZ Permanent Residency or Citizenship

Roster & hours:

• 7-day rotating roster (including weekends & public holidays)
• 8-to-12-hour guaranteed shifts (minimum 40 hours per week)
• Typical start times: 7:00am & 7:00pm (Day/Night shifts)
• Two consecutive days off each week

Our commitment to you | Tō mātou ū ki a koe

We’re building a workforce that reflects our community. We strongly encourage applications from wāhine and people of all backgrounds. At Port of Auckland, you can bring your whole self to work.

Like what you hear?

If you’re ready to start a meaningful, long-term career and be part of a team that looks after its people then we want to hear from you.

Apply with your CV and a short cover letter telling us why you’d like to be part of our team, applications will be reviewed during the advertising period, so early applications are encouraged.

Kia kaha, kia māia — give of your best, be confident in your ability.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 25th June 2026