Be part of Port Nelson’s future.

This long-term strategic plan sets the overall direction for Port Nelson up to 2030. The Plan responds to our Purpose and to achieve our 2030 goal of:

“Championed by our Stakeholders”

A note from CEO, Hugh Morrison

“Welcome to Port Nelson’s Long Term Strategic Plan.

At the heart of our organisation lies a clear purpose: to facilitate regional prosperity. We believe that by fulfilling our purpose, we can contribute to the growth and well-being of our community.

Our long-term strategic plan is designed to champion the interests of our stakeholders, focusing on port operations, logistics planning, property investment, and our united workforce.

We are committed to addressing global warming and sustainability, engaging with Iwi and Māori, promoting diversity and equity, and ensuring community engagement to continue our social licence to operate.

It's important to gather various perspectives and insights when discussing the direction of the Port. As part of our consultation process we engaged with our Port people to receive their feedback and ideas.

We hope you enjoy reading our plan.”

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Our Stakeholders

A key word in our purpose is ‘prosperity’.

While traditionally seen from an economic perspective, the Port recognises that sustainable prosperity comes from addressing the needs of all its stakeholders.

The Port has consolidated its stakeholders into five groups: Customers, Environment, People, Community, and Shareholders.

The Port has also looked to define what success looks like from each stakeholder’s perspective and has established long term goals that reflect that understanding. The simple days of ‘or’ – profit or environment; customer or community; profit or safety are gone. Businesses today must embrace the ‘and’.

Provide leading port and logistics operations and drive supply chain innovation
Reduce our environmental impacts and push towards a sustainable future.
Build and keep safe an engaged high-performing team.
Support the improvement of wellbeing in our community.
Deliver strong and sustained returns to our shareholders.

Our Values

Respect

To hold the people around us in high esteem and show consideration.

Passion

To maintain a powerful and compelling enthusiasm about what we do at Port Nelson.

Accountability

To be accountable for our actions, our performance and the outcomes of these.

Integrity/Honesty

To be truthful, upright and act according to what is right.

Safety

To act in a manner that prevents the risk of injury or danger.

Excellence

To continually strive to be the best at what we do.

About us

Port Nelson is the maritime gateway for Te Tauihu – a vital hub for economic activity and a key stakeholder in our region's continued growth and prosperity.

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History

Since the establishment of the Port Nelson Harbour Board in 1901, the Port has welcomed visitors and commercial traders to Te Tauihu.

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Our People

Port Nelson is an equal opportunity employer, offering training and career opportunities within a collaborative and positive team culture.

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