ROLES AVAILABLE AT TAURANGA (x3) AND NELSON (x3)
Location: New Zealand
About us:
3 Islands Intermodal is a leading New Zealand intermodal logistics company comprising of four divisions: Ports, Inland Logistics, Retail Freight Forwarding and Wholesale Air Freight.
3 Islands has operations at nine ports, six inland depots and two airports across New Zealand, offering its customers a comprehensive range of logistics services to fulfil their import and export ambitions to and from any region of New Zealand.
Unique amongst its competitors, it is 100% Kiwi-owned and has a proud culture focused on safety, upskilling and a flat, solutions-driven management approach. Among its employee benefits, all 3 Islands employees participate in the success of the group as beneficiaries of the Employee Trust, which owns 7.5% of the group businesses.
3 Islands is continuing to experience strong growth throughout its nationwide, intermodal network and, in response, is building out its team in every region to respond to customer demand to evolve the logistics industry, driven by a spirit of safety, efficiency and innovation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Manage the allocation of labour across the Ports and Logistics divisions for designated region (North Island or South Island)
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders at Support office (GM – People & Performance, GM – Innovation & Systems, Regional Managers) and other intermodal operations to implement cost-effective, efficient solutions for customers
- Attend to all operations of the Timecloud software system to allocate labour across customer jobs for the Ports and Logistics divisions
- Ensure that the Group’s health and safety, union and human resources policy obligations and objectives are complied with, with respect to the Timecloud system and general labour allocation activities
- Liaise closely with and provide support to Administration Leads in each port, who are responsible for face-to-face interactions with labour at their operation
- Maintain health and safety, regulatory and compliance standards in all activities
About you:
- 2+ years in administration of port operations and/or logistics operations, with teamwork experience gained in New Zealand
- Proven ability to communicate with, organise and allocate staff for operations, implement strategies and continuously self-improve
- Proficiency in all company systems and software utilising both verbal and written communication by radio, tablet, mobile and other necessary devices
- Understanding of NZ logistics landscape and the infrastructure challenges to deliver cost-effective solutions for customers
This is a unique opportunity to join one of New Zealand’s leading intermodal logistics companies with ambitious growth plans. You will have the chance to influence, shape, and drive the business, playing a key role as 3 Islands continues to scale its intermodal platform nationwide.
If you would like to be part of a leading intermodal logistics business where culture is central to our success and have the opportunity for equity participation, we would like to hear from you. We welcome interest from New Zealanders currently working offshore who are considering a return home, New Zealanders currently working in New Zealand at the top of their game, and we would consider candidates with international experience who might have a connection to NZ.
How to apply
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a real impact, click Apply Now and submit your CV and cover letter
Candidates must have legal rights to work in New Zealand.
Application Close: 12/02/2026
