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Our people
Ports of Auckland employs a large and diverse workforce, with specialists representing all areas from the container terminals to IT and finance.
Many of our staff are skilled in operating high-tech planning and control systems.
Ports of Auckland is governed by a seven-strong Board of Directors, whose members bring in-depth industry experience and business knowledge, while the executive management team of nine oversees and manages day-to-day operations and long-term projects.
Overall, the Company employs approximately 540 full time equivalent staff in a diverse range of occupations. The majority of our team works in or around the container terminals and in the supporting engineering, transport and marine service departments. There is also a strong corporate group, comprising highly skilled IT specialists, finance staff and other professionals.
Knowledgeable engineers keep Port machines up and running 24/7.
Around three-quarters of our staff members work shifts, keeping the business running 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
As the Company sets its sights on achieving world class performance, we are also focusing more on the people who make such improvements a reality – our staff. A range of initiatives, such as ‘Compass’, a values-driven culture change programme, and the Productivity Bonus Programme are helping us create a better culture and are paving the way for higher performance and improved productivity.
A Ports of Auckland stevedore lashes containers onboard a ship.
In the high-risk port environment, the issue of health and safety is also a key concern and area of focus for the Company.
You can learn more about Ports of Auckland, its staff and health and safety practices in our Sustainability Review.
For more information about working at Ports of Auckland, including current vacancies, visit our careers website.
