Auto Operations Leader: Full-Use Vehicle & 4 Locations

Talent Propeller Limited; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-use vehicle

Phone

Laptop

VINZ employee benefits

Job summary

VINZ in Palmerston North oversees four sites (Palmerston North, Lower Hutt, Masterton and Whanganui) with travel between locations. You will lead teams, manage resources and drive operational and financial performance while upholding high safety, inspection quality and customer service standards.

This full-time role offers a minimum of 40 hours per week and NZD 110,000–120,000 gross per annum, with a full-use vehicle, phone and laptop. Start date negotiable, as soon as practicable.

Qualifications

• A relevant automotive trade qualification.
• At least nine years of automotive trade experience.
• Proven management or supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of vehicle inspection requirements and legislation.
• Sound knowledge of risk management and its practical application.
• Strong people leadership and performance management.
• Commercial understanding and ability to manage priorities.
• Strong communication, IT and analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations, staffing and rosters across four sites.
• Coach and develop staff, oversee recruitment and training.
• Ensure sites meet NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi requirements and VINZ policies.
• Monitor audit findings and coordinate corrective actions with leadership teams.
• Manage budgets, expenditure, invoicing and reporting on performance.
• Build strong customer relationships and identify growth opportunities.
• Lead health, safety and wellbeing practices and risk management.
• Identify and implement productivity and service improvements.

Skills

Automotive trade qualification

9+ years experience

Management experience

Vehicle inspection knowledge

Risk management

People leadership

Commercial acumen

IT & analytics skills

Education

Level 4 NZ Certificate in Business (First Line Management)

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

VINZ in Palmerston North oversees four sites (Palmerston North, Lower Hutt, Masterton and Whanganui) with travel between locations. You will lead teams, manage resources and drive operational and financial performance while upholding high safety, inspection quality and customer service standards.

This full-time role offers a minimum of 40 hours per week and NZD 110,000–120,000 gross per annum, with a full-use vehicle, phone and laptop. Start date negotiable, as soon as practicable.