ATR04096 - Operations Trainer -Dunedin

Enviro NZ; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nationwide organisation brand

Job summary

EnviroNZ in Dunedin is seeking an Operations Trainer to deliver practical training, coaching and evaluations across the Otago region. You will help ensure drivers and operators are competent, compliant with NZTA rules and company procedures, and aligned with safe operating practices.

You will coordinate training, conduct evaluations at key milestones, and provide field coaching to improve safety and performance across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• 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

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

Clear communication

Organisational skills

Coaching drivers

Adapt learning styles

Safety knowledge

Education

Driver instructor/assessor qualification

Adult Learning / Workplace Training qualification

Job description

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'll 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).

Reference # 7363

Posted on 10 Sep 2026

Closes on 10 Oct 2026 12:46

Location(s) Dunedin

Expertise Driver, Quality Assurance, Supervisor, Team leaders