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Are you a proven operations leader ready to take on your next challenge? We’re on the lookout for a high-performing individual to take the reins of our largest and busiest branch in New Zealand — Auckland — and lift performance, service, and people leadership to the next level.
With an extensive network across New Zealand, Team Global Express gets things moving. We’re on a journey to be the most sustainable logistics leader in New Zealand and are committed to winning our customers’ trust through delivering operational excellence.
About the role - Mō te tūranga
As our Auckland Area Manager, you’ll take full ownership of our most high-profile site and provide leadership across satellite branches in the region. This role reports directly to the General Manager Operations and is critical to ensuring service excellence, commercial success, and team accountability.
You’ll be responsible for:
- Leading, developing, and coaching high-performing branch and operations teams
- Driving delivery and scanning performance
- Managing branch financials, identifying cost variances, and improving utilisation
- Lifting customer experience and addressing service issues directly
- Ensuring site safety and compliance remain top priority
- Creating a strong performance culture focused on operational excellence
What will you bring? – Ōu Pūkenga?
We’re looking for an experienced and driven operations leader with a track record of leading large, fast-paced environments — someone who thrives in complexity and leads from the front.
You’ll also bring:
- 7+ years in a senior operational leadership role (transport, logistics, or similar)
- Strong commercial acumen with a focus on margin, cost, and utilisation
- Proven ability to lead and influence teams across multiple sites
- A safety-first mindset and experience driving a high-performing culture
- A collaborative, customer-centric approach to people and operations
Your Benefits - Ō Painga
You'll be part of a team going places, building a legacy of best practice and working with people keen to draw on your expertise.
Additionally, you’ll get.
- Free staff car parking.
- Enjoy the convenience of our onsite cafeteria offering freshly prepared hot meals every day—subsidised to help you eat well and stay focused.
- To be part of a multinational business with opportunities across the Trans-Tasman.
- Access to our staff welfare trust will cover 80% of your medical bills up to $1500 per year.
- A national commitment to attaining the highest standards in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) through best practise.
- Access to heavily discounted holiday homes across New Zealand.
How to apply - Me pēhea te tono
We’ve got a great team of people and are focused on the future. If you’re up for an exciting challenge and are keen to make a difference, come join us as we embark on the next chapter in our story.
Team Global Express is an Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace. Pre-employment checks will include an MOJ, Drug & Alcohol Testing, Medical Assessment and Reference Checking.
Applicants must be a NZ or AU Citizen/Resident to be eligible to apply.
