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Kaitaki Tuarua - Tumu Herenga Waka Assistant Terminal Manager

Posted October 29, 2025
Full-time Associate

Job Overview

We have a rare opportunity to join our Ōtepoti Dunedin Terminal as a Kaitaki Tuarua - Tumu Herenga Waka Assistant Terminal Manager. As a Kaitaki Tuarua - Tumu Herenga Waka Assistant Terminal Manager, you’ll guide work at the terminal working closely with and providing back up to the Kaitaki Tumu Herenga Waka Terminal Manager.

This role has a range of responsibilities including executing the operational activities within the terminal and liaising with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the safe and reliable operations of the terminal. We have a need for technical capability in our Terminal and will be looking for applicants with mechanical and maintenance experience to diagnose and conduct minor tasks and inspections. 

What does working at a Z Fuel Terminal involve? Typical tasks might see you permitting contractors working in the Terminal, recording stock movements, conducting maintenance checks, carrying out Safety and Wellbeing and task observations, carrying out bulk Ship receipts into our storage tanks, taking fuel samples to check the quality, , and more. A truly varied and interesting role!

Our Terminal Operations typically happen during business hours Monday to Friday, however at times there is a need for overtime (afterhours and weekends).

You will have the opportunity to

  • Help supervise, coordinate and complete maintenance activities and record completed tasks in Z’s maintenance system
  • Work in a close-knit team at the Terminal carrying out tasks such as: receiving petroleum products from Ships into our bulk tanks, tank gauging, product sampling & testing, product transfers, compliance checks and forklift operations etc.
  • Learn and comply with Safety and Wellbeing policies, standards and procedures to ensure the Terminal is run in a safe and reliable way
  • Train to become certified in ‘Shore Officer’ and ‘Permit to Work’ responsibilities
  • Provide administrative support with the day-to-day running of the Terminal. This includes stock management, purchasing activities and ad hoc other administrative tasks
  • Participate and learn from regular training and assist with providing training
  • Support and deputise for the Kaitaki Tumu Herenga Waka Terminal Manager and provide relief cover for other staff

 

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