ATR04096 - Operations Trainer -Dunedin

EnviroNZ; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EnviroNZ is seeking an Operations Trainer to empower frontline teams across Otago with practical training, coaching and evaluations. You will ensure drivers and operators are competent, confident and compliant with NZTA requirements and company procedures.

You will deliver fit-for-purpose training on and off the job, build skills, improve performance and promote safety. Join a team that values practical knowledge and hands-on improvement.

Qualifications

• Experienced transport professional who enjoys sharing knowledge
• Ability to adapt approach to different learners
• Practical, confident and communicative
• NZTA rules, regulations and transport legislation knowledge
• Defensive driving and heavy vehicles knowledge
• Experience training and coaching drivers
• Experience across multiple sites
• Clear communication and good organisational skills

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver driver and operator training across Otago
• Conduct pre-employment, pre-solo and 12-month evaluations
• Provide in-field coaching and feedback
• Onboard new Drivers and Operators and deliver refresher training
• Work with Managers to plan training and evaluation schedules
• Promote driver safety and compliance, including worktime, logbooks and pre-start checks
• Retrain and re-evaluate drivers following accidents or near hits
• Participate in branch tailgates and provide driver and transport advice
• Maintain accurate training and evaluation records
• Identify trends and improvement opportunities using evaluation and operational data
• Provide practical advice on driver safety, compliance and training

Skills

Driver training & coaching

Adult learning / Workplace training

NZTA rules knowledge

Defensive driving

Experience across multiple sites

Clear communication

Organisational skills

Heavy vehicles knowledge

Education

Driver instructor qualification

Adult Learning or Workplace Training qualification

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 16th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Empower frontline teams through practical learning and capability building

• Direct, practical coaching for drivers and machine operators
• Real impact on safety and operational excellence
• Supportive team culture—grow with us!

Help us build safer, more capable drivers and operators across the Otago region.

As an Operations Trainer, you’ll work alongside our Operations teams to deliver practical training, coaching and evaluations. Your role will help ensure our drivers and operators are competent, confident and compliant with NZTA requirements, company procedures and safe operating practices.

What this role is all about

You’ll deliver practical, fit-for-purpose training on and off the job, helping people build skills, improve performance and stay safe.

You will:

• Coordinate and deliver driver and operator training across Otago
• Conduct pre-employment, pre-solo and 12-month evaluations
• Provide in-field coaching and feedback
• Onboard new Drivers and Operators and deliver refresher training
• Work with Managers to plan training and evaluation schedules
• Promote driver safety and compliance, including worktime, logbooks and pre-start checks
• Retrain and re-evaluate drivers following accidents or near hits
• Participate in branch tailgates and provide driver and transport advice
• Maintain accurate training and evaluation records
• Identify trends and improvement opportunities using evaluation and operational data
• Provide practical advice on driver safety, compliance and training

What you’ll bring

You’re an experienced transport professional who enjoys sharing your knowledge and helping others develop. You’re practical, confident and able to adapt your approach to different people and learning styles.

You will also have:

• Driver instructor and assessor qualifications, or the ability to achieve them
• An Adult Learning or Workplace Training qualification, or the ability to achieve one
• Significant driving and/or transport industry experience
• Experience training and coaching drivers
• Strong knowledge of NZTA rules, regulations and transport legislation
• Knowledge of defensive driving and heavy vehicles
• Experience working across multiple sites
• Clear communication and good organisational skills

Why join EnviroNZ?

• Be part of a nationwide organisation helping New Zealand manage its residual waste streams
• Make a direct difference to the safety and capability of our frontline teams
• Work in a practical role where your experience and knowledge will be valued
• Join a team that puts safety above all else

All applicants must be eligible to work in New Zealand. As safety and wellbeing are paramount to us, the recruitment process includes a Ministry of Justice check and a pre-employment medical (including drug test).