Health, Safety & Environment Cadetship

Ready to build a career in workplace safety and operational excellence?

Qube Ports NZ is seeking an enthusiastic HSTEQ Cadet to join our two-year Cadet Programme. This is an opportunity to gain broad exposure across Health, Safety, Training, Environment and Quality while learning from experienced professionals in a dynamic operational environment.

Through structured rotations and practical learning, you'll develop the capability to become a future HSTEQ professional. This is a paid two-year Cadetship Programme with the opportunity to progress into a permanent HSTEQ role upon successful completion.

What You'll Experience:

• Health and safety systems and critical risk management

• Training coordination and inductions

• Hazard identification and risk assessment

• Incident investigation and reporting

• Participate in safety initiatives, improvement projects and organisational risk management programmes

• Environmental compliance and sustainability initiatives

• Audits, quality systems and continuous improvement

• Exposure to port, forestry, logistics and transport operations across New Zealand

What We're Looking For:

• Recently completed or currently completing a qualification in Health & Safety, Environmental Management, Occupational Health, Quality Management or a related field

• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking

• Excellent communication skills

• A proactive and positive attitude

• A genuine interest in creating safer workplaces

Why Join Qube?

• Structured two-year development programme

• Work alongside experienced HSTEQ professionals across a nationwide business

• Dedicated manager, buddy and mentor

• Industry-recognised training opportunities

• Exposure to a nationwide operational business

Unlike a traditional graduate role, you'll gain exposure across multiple HSTEQ disciplines while working within some of New Zealand's busiest port, forestry and logistics operations.

About Us

Qube Ports NZ is a nationwide service provider offering a comprehensive range of cargo logistics, stevedoring, marshalling, transportation, warehousing services, and IT solutions. Our pursuit of excellence empowers New Zealand exporters to compete effectively in global markets.

You must pass a pre-employment medical and drug test and be eligible to work in New Zealand. You will also need to pass a pre-employment ACC & MOJ Criminal History Check.

Applications close on 18 October. We review applications as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early.