Ready to kick-start your career in HR?
Qube Ports NZ is seeking an enthusiastic People & Culture Cadet to join our two-year Cadet Programme. Ideal for recent graduates or individuals looking to build a long-term career in Human Resources and Employment Relations, this programme combines hands-on experience, mentoring, formal development, and exposure to operational environments across New Zealand.
You'll rotate through key areas of the People & Culture function while building practical skills that set the foundation for a long-term career. This is a paid two-year Cadetship Programme with the opportunity to progress into a permanent People & Culture role upon successful completion.
What You'll Experience:
- Recruitment and onboarding
- Learning & Development and eLearning design
- Employee Relations and employment legislation exposure
- HR systems and people administration
- Exposure to workforce planning, talent development and organisational projects
- Operational site visits and frontline business exposure
- Mentoring, coaching, and structured development reviews
- Lead and contribute to real People & Culture projects that deliver meaningful business outcomes.
What We're Looking For:
- Recently completed or currently completing a qualification in Human Resources, Employment Relations, Business, Psychology or similar
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Curiosity, initiative and a willingness to learn
- Strong organisation and administration skills
- A genuine interest in people and workplace culture
Why Join Qube?
- Structured two-year development programme
- Dedicated manager, buddy and mentor
- Professional development and learning opportunities
- Gain exposure to a diverse range of port, forestry, logistics and corporate operations across New Zealand.
Unlike a traditional graduate role, you'll gain experience across multiple disciplines of People & Culture while working alongside operational teams in a dynamic nationwide business.
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.
