Adam Harvey – Chief Operating Officer
Adam Harvey has enjoyed great growth in his career at Napier Port, and is now our Chief Operating Officer. In this role, he oversees the Port’s overall operational performance, including the strategic management of container terminal, marine and cargo operations. A focus on relationship-building and fostering collaboration across all teams remains a core part of his responsibilities.
“My role evolved from the merging of the marine services and bulk cargo teams, and now I’m overseeing all operational areas,” Adam explains. “I work closely with a range of internal teams, port users, and industry authorities, ensuring everyone is aligned and working together. This collaboration helps ensure vessels move in and out of the port smoothly, and cargo flows safely and efficiently across the entire supply chain.”
Adam started in his career at Napier Port as an HR Advisor, and after 16 months was an Operations Supervisor managing a team of around 60 people. In 2014, he became the Port’s Operations Manager, a role he held for two years before taking on the position of Container Terminal Manager. He later moved into the role of General Manager of Marine and Cargo – the position he held prior to his promotion to Chief Operating Officer last year.
“I love my job. It’s certainly a challenge but I get great satisfaction out of building relationships and nurturing collaboration between different parties, all with the ultimate vision of building a strong and positive culture.”
Adam has two tertiary qualifications, and brought some good career experience with him when he joined the port. He’s enjoyed a lot of training and development opportunities since becoming part of the team. But the most valuable course he’s been on was the 2014 Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Leadership Programme, which “completely changed me as a person – my outlook on life as well as my outlook on work.”
Adam recognises that a significant part of his role is making sure his team deliver for Napier Port. He’s incredibly proud of the part he plays in helping Napier Port towards its goal of being the safest port in New Zealand.
“It’s a privilege to work here and be part of an environment that supports and promotes personal development. In the nine years I have been here I feel like I have learnt and achieved so much. The culture is an important part of what makes Napier Port great and I take pride in playing role in improving that culture in the areas of the business I am involved in.”