POT appoints new General Manager Corporate Services

Port of Tauranga appoints new General Manager
Corporate Services
Port of Tauranga Limited (NZX:POT) today announced the appointment of
Kura Poulava as its new General Manager Corporate Services. Kura will
join the Port in November, replacing previous GM Corporate Services
Melanie Dyer, who left the Port in June.
Kura is currently General Manager Human Resources at EastPack and
brings more than 20 years' experience in senior people and culture
leadership roles. Her experience spans workforce strategy, employment
relations, health and safety, remuneration, leadership development and
organisational change in large operational businesses.
Prior to joining EastPack in 2020, Kura spent 11 years as Human
Resources Director at Go Bus and has held senior HR roles with Hamilton
City Council, The Warehouse Group, Fonterra and Canpac International.
She holds a Master of Management Studies from the University of
Waikato.
Chief Executive Leonard Sampson said the Port was delighted to appoint a
candidate of Kura’s calibre.
"Kura brings extensive experience leading people, culture, health and
safety and organisational development across large operational
organisations. Her proven ability to build high-performing teams will be
invaluable as Port of Tauranga continues to grow and invest in its people
and future capability."
"She has a strong track record, and we look forward to welcoming Kura to
the team."
For more information, please contact:
Rochelle Lockley
GM Communications
021 865 884
Email rochelle.lockley@port-tauranga.co.nz
Media Release
5 AUGUST 2026