Warehouse Team Leader

6 days ago

Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand Port Otago Limited Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$90,000 per year

Warehouse Team Leader – Sawyers Bay

Port Otago Group's business comprises a regional container terminal, bulk port activities, cruise and property investment and development. We 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.

About the Role

We are seeking a suitably qualified and experienced Warehouse Team Leader to join our Supply Chain team on a permanent full-time basis within our Port Otago Warehouses, predominately based with our Sawyers Bay team in Sawyers Bay, Dunedin.

As a Warehouse Team Leader in our Supply Chain Team, you will be responsible for:

  • Assisting in ensuring the delivery of operations for storage, receipt, and delivery of product.

  • Leading start of shift toolbox talks.

  • Assisting in labour allocation and resources including planning ahead and forecasting.

  • Assist in the delivery of operational excellence, safety, and process improvements.

  • Operating a forklift to help the team as required.

  • Support and work at our other Warehouses across our Supply Chain team based at Port Chalmers, Sawyers Bay, Mosgiel and Dunedin Coldstores as required.

Hours will predominantly be Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, with some weekend and shift work depending on shipping and distribution schedules.

About You

Some of the qualities we are looking for:

  • A true passion for Health & Safety including excellent personal safety standards.

  • A current full driver's license with F (Forklift) Endorsement and OSH Certificate.

  • Confidence with computers as you will need to use our various systems.

  • A demonstrated strong work ethic, availability, and timekeeping skills.

  • Proven experience in a logistics and supply chain environment.

  • Experience in managing and leading a small team, coupled with warehouse experience.

  • Strong communication and team building skills.

Why Port Otago?

  • Health insurance paid for you and your partner and dependent children (valued at $6,600 p.a).

  • Superannuation matched up to 7%.

  • Contribution towards relocation expenses for candidates outside of Dunedin.

  • Wellness Programme and initiatives such as Health Checks, Fruit Boxes and Free Period Products.

  • Full PPE (personal protective equipment) will be provided, including boots.

  • Work alongside and learn from a fantastic team, with opportunities for upskilling and career development.

Heads up

  • You must be able to pass Ministry of Justice, ACC checks and a medical which includes a drug and alcohol test as part of our recruitment process.

  • Random drug and alcohol testing.

  • You must be eligible to work in New Zealand.

How do I apply?

Please apply online via our Port Otago Careers website to ensure our Port Otago Application Form is completed. Please ensure that you include a copy of your up-to-date CV along with your application.

Applications close Sunday 7 December 2025 at 5:00PM

Don't delay, make sure you apply as soon as a possible as we will be reviewing applications as they come in, and the close date may change.

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