MOORING LINESHANDLER
Napier Port is the gateway for goods flowing in and out of Central New Zealand and plays a vital role in the Hawke’s Bay economy. We’re driven by innovation, technology, and the strength of our people to deliver smarter solutions for importers and exporters.
We’re passionate about safety and committed to ensuring every team member goes home safely after each shift. We also believe in growing our people, embracing diversity, and encouraging creative thinking.
We’re currently looking for a permanent Mooring Lineshandler to join our dedicated Mooring Team. This team plays a key role in shipside operations, ensuring vessels are safely and efficiently moored while in port.
Key Responsibilities:
- Tying up, letting go, and maintaining ships during their time in port
- Operating and monitoring advanced mooring systems including MoorMaster and ShoreTension
- Planning and rigging lines, and completing all wharf line work
- Operating mooring machinery such as loaders, tractors, forklifts, and utes
- Installing and removing water connections and gangways
- Assisting with buoy maintenance and other marine-related tasks
This role involves both wharf-side mooring duties and broader port-related responsibilities, contributing to the safe and efficient operation of our Marine Team.
About you:
- Hold a valid full driver’s licence
- Willing and able to learn shore mooring systems
- Demonstrate leadership and teamwork to support safety and service delivery
- Committed to working safely within a Just Culture environment
- Physically fit, with quick reflexes and strong situational awareness
- Reliable, hardworking, and a strong team player
- Experience in marine operations is a plus
- F endorsement and OSH forklift certification are advantageous
Our Mooring team operates on a 7 on 7 off roster, including days, nights, weekends and public holidays.
Applications close: Friday 11th July 2025. Note: You must have current eligibility to work in NZ.
To apply: Submit your CV and a brief cover letter via SEEK, TradeMe, or the Napier Port website.
