Port Agent

5 days ago

Christchurch Central, New Zealand Inchcape Mckay Shipping Ltd Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$90,000 per year

Full-time Role

Port Agent -  Christchurch Office

At Inchcape, our vision is to have a connected world, in which our customers trade successfully and make better decisions in every port, everywhere. We use technology and our global network to help our partners connect to a smoother, smarter ocean. Inchcape combines its worldwide infrastructure with local expertise through our global network of over 240 proprietary offices, across 60 countries and a team of more than 2,500 committed professionals.

Main Responsibilities

  • Performing vessel operations as directed by port management
  • Delivering a positive customer experience to both internal and external stakeholders
  • Ensuring compliance with regulatory and principal requirements
  • Processing inward and outward clearances of all vessels
  • Performing all arrangements regarding crew movements, medical cases and crew shore passes in coordination with main office and vessel/principal requirements
  • Establish and maintain relationships with principals, relevant government departments and agencies, local authorities and service providers
  • Performing accurate and timely database management
  • Ensuring pre-funding requests are forwarded to the principal prior to vessel arrivals
  • Providing the port and head office management with update information on local rules and regulations, changes in port charges, and related requirements other requirements
  • Ensuring all cargoes, including dangerous goods and special cargo, are balanced, reconciled and reported within required timeframes.
  • Manage supplier invoice processing in conjunction with the shared service team centre.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with principals, relevant government departments and agencies, local authorities and service providers.

Selection criteria:

  • High attention to detail
  • Customer Focus
  • No experience required as full Training Provided

Benefits:

  • Opportunity to work for a global leader
  • Great salary package on offer
  • Internal Career growth & Opportunities
  • Supportive team culture