AI-Driven Fleet Strategy & Optimization Lead

Nz Ministry For Primary Industries

Wellington

On-site

NZD 103,000 - 132,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Additional MPI leave days
Ability to purchase extra annual leave
Reduced premiums for Group Healthcare

Job summary

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) in Wellington is seeking a Fleet Manager on a full-time, fixed-term contract to October 2027. You will lead fleet optimisation, manage contracts, interpret GPS data, and deliver governance reporting while driving sustainability and AI-enabled improvements.

The role requires strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and strong stakeholder engagement with senior leaders and suppliers.

Qualifications

  • Experience managing fleet operations across the vehicle lifecycle.
  • Strong fleet analytics, reporting, and data interpretation skills.
  • Knowledge of governance, assurance, and risk management practices.
  • Experience managing contracts and supplier relationships.
  • Ability to influence stakeholders and present clear recommendations.
  • Curiosity to explore AI and automation opportunities in the workplace.
  • Experience leading projects, business change, or system implementations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead fleet optimisation and utilisation improvement programmes.
  • Manage commercial contracts and supplier performance.
  • Interpret complex fleet and GPS data to drive decisions.
  • Deliver executive and governance reporting.
  • Support fleet sustainability and carbon reduction initiatives.
  • Lead implementation of fleet systems and technology solutions.
  • Build strong relationships with managers, directors, and suppliers.
  • Champion innovation, automation, and AI-enabled improvements.

Skills

Fleet operations
Fleet analytics
Governance & risk
Contracts & suppliers
Stakeholder influence
AI & automation curiosity
Project leadership

Job description

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) in Wellington is seeking a Fleet Manager on a full-time, fixed-term contract to October 2027. You will lead fleet optimisation, manage contracts, interpret GPS data, and deliver governance reporting while driving sustainability and AI-enabled improvements.

The role requires strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and strong stakeholder engagement with senior leaders and suppliers.

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