Port Otago’s team of more than 300 employees (kaimahi) work across a wide variety of roles. Whether it’s hands-on in our container terminal, maintenance, supply chain, marine or cruise operations teams, or office based, like our finance, IT and people teams.
Our kaimahi are based across Dunedin, Mosgiel, Sawyers Bay and Port Chalmers.
While the port industry has traditionally attracted men, times are changing and we strongly encourage women to apply to all of our roles.
What we value in our kaimahi
- Safety comes first - for self and others
- Not afraid to speak up
- Great communication skills
- Always looking at how we can do better
- Honest and hardworking
- Team players who help others get the job done
- A positive, can-do attitude
- Community orientated
- Respectful
- Solutions focused
- Profession - in and outside the workplace.
Safety culture
From a safety perspective, our industry is high risk, so it’s no surprise that health and safety is a top priority. At Port Otago, we are focused on continually improving our safe work practices. Our kaimahi look out for each other and are encouraged to suggest safety improvements – and these suggestions, along with regular review of good practice, are the basis of our improvements.
Our safety systems are designed to anticipate human error, so our kaimahi can "fail safely" and without serious or fatal injury.
Pay and benefits
With a brand new, modern workspace at Port Chalmers and a flat management structure, Port Otago is a positive and respectful working environment.
We offer the following benefits to kaimahi:
- 7% superannuation contribution
- Company-paid comprehensive health insurance for you and your family (valued at $6600 per annum)
- Competitive pay, great company culture and excellent facilities
- Relocation contribution for successful candidates living outside Dunedin
- Full uniform provided to fit role requirements - PPE and/or corporate
- PPE and corporate uniforms provided for office staff
- On-site BBQ area at Port Chalmers site to celebrate team success
- Free parking at all of our sites
- EV Chargers available at our Port Chalmers site
- Fresh fruit delivered weekly to breakrooms
- Opportunities for upskiling and career development
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee discounts at a range of local businesses
- Wellness programme
- Flexible working arrangements, where feasible.
Living in Dunedin
Dunedin is a great city to live, work and play in. The average house price is $651,000 (Dec 2024). There are many excellent primary and secondary schools, as well as the University of Otago and Otago Polytechnic.