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Our Auckland Container Terminal plays a critical role in keeping New Zealand's supply chain moving, connecting freight across our rail and road networks.\nWhen you join KiwiRail, you're joining a team that values safety, teamwork, and continuous development. We invest in our people and provide genuine opportunities to build a long-term career.\nHe whakamārama mō te tūranga mahi | About the role\nWe're looking for 8 Trainees to join our Auckland Container Terminal team.\nThis is a hands-on opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining the skills, licences, and experience needed to become a qualified Container Terminal Operator. Working in a fast-paced operational environment, you'll learn how freight moves safely and efficiently through one of New Zealand's busiest freight networks.\nYou will:\nAssist with loading, unloading, and moving containers around the terminal\nCarry out operational checks on containers, wagons, vehicles, and equipment to ensure twist locks and pins are in place, freight is contained, and setups completed \nUse computer systems and handheld technology to track container movements\nWork alongside team members, truck drivers, and customers to keep freight moving safely and on schedule\nGain experience across terminal operations, including container handling, equipment operation, and gatehouse activities\nLearn to operate specialised container handling equipment and machinery through structured training and certification\nNgā pūkenga e rapu nei mātou | What you'll bring\nYou don't need direct container terminal experience. 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