Branch Manager

Csod; Manurewa; On-site; NZD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske New Zealand is seeking a Branch Manager to lead our Auckland branch, leveraging world-class facilities, an experienced team, and a respected global brand to deliver exceptional customer outcomes and commercial performance.

Reporting to the General Manager - New Zealand and forming part of the senior leadership team, you will drive growth, lead a high-performing team, and contribute to the NZ leadership through collaboration and decisive execution.

Qualifications

• Proven success in a Branch/Operations/General Manager role.
• Strong networks within on-highway / off-highway industries.
• Record of achieving sales, profitability and growth targets.
• Exceptionally strong stakeholder management and relationship-building.
• Strategic thinker with strong operational execution.
• Leadership that inspires trust, accountability and performance.

Responsibilities

• Drive business growth by leveraging industry networks to win new opportunities.
• Strengthen customer partnerships and boost market presence.
• Drive sales growth and profitability across all areas.
• Deliver operational excellence across a multi-functional operation.
• Lead a high-performing team and build a collaborative culture.
• Coach and develop future leaders within the business.
• Champion employee engagement, wellbeing and safety.
• Participate in the New Zealand leadership team.

Skills

Leadership

Sales growth

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

People development

Safety

Job description

Branch Manager

The Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to take the helm of one of New Zealand's premier on-and-off highway operations and play a key role in the continued growth and success of Penske New Zealand.

Reporting directly to the General Manager - New Zealand and forming part of the senior leadership team, you will lead our flagship Auckland branch, leveraging world-class facilities, an experienced team, and a respected global brand to deliver exceptional customer outcomes and commercial performance.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Our Auckland branch is more than a service centre - it is a modern, purpose-built operation incorporating service, parts, and sales functions under one roof. With significant investment in facilities, people, and technology, this is an opportunity to lead a business that is exceptionally well-positioned for growth within multiple industries including heavy transport and equipment, marine, rail, defence and power generation.

Your Responsibilities

• Driving business growth by leveraging your established industry networks to identify and secure new opportunities within existing and emerging markets.


• Strengthening customer partnerships and enhancing market presence.


• Driving sales growth and profitability across all business areas.


• Delivering operational excellence by ensuring the efficient management of a complex, multi-functional operation.


• Leading a high-performing team all whilst building an engaged, collaborative, and high-performance culture.


• Coaching and developing future leaders within the business.


• Championing employee engagement, wellbeing and safety.


• Playing an active role within the New Zealand leadership team.

About You

You are a commercially astute and people-focused leader who thrives in complex operational environments. You will bring:

• Proven success in a Branch Manager, Operations Manager, General Manager, or similar leadership role.


• Strong networks and credibility within the on-highway and/or off-highway industries.


• Demonstrated experience achieving sales, profitability, and business growth targets.


• Exceptional stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.


• Strategic thinking combined with strong operational execution.


• A leadership style that inspires trust, accountability, and high performance.


• A genuine commitment to developing people and creating a positive workplace culture.


• Values that align with Penske's commitment to Ownership, Passion, Teamwork, Integrity, and Care.

What's On Offer

This is a career-defining leadership opportunity with a business that is committed to innovation, investment, and long‑term growth. In return, we offer:

• Highly competitive remuneration package including performance‑based incentives and a company vehicle with full personal use.


• On‑target earnings of $200,000+ (based on experience).


• State‑of‑the‑art facilities and resources.


• A supportive and forward‑thinking leadership team.


• Genuine career development opportunities within a global organisation.

Why choose Team Penske?

At Penske, we know that it is our people at the heart of our success, and we want to make sure you have everything you need to do a great job. That is why as well as a great work environment, we offer the following benefits:

• Flexible work arrangements that work for the individual and the business


• Onsite parking


• Accredited Training & Development Programs


• Commitment to providing the highest levels of safety, technical and leadership training


• Competitive Remuneration


• Reward and Recognition Programs


• Employee Referral Program - generous employee referral fees.


• Employee Assistance Program.


• Family Friendly Benefits including Paid Parental Leave


• Penske Perks: save $1000's with access to discounts from your favourite retailers

About Penske in Australia & New Zealand

Iconic in motorsport and in business, the Penske brand is proudly represented in Australia and New Zealand through businesses, including Penske Australia & New Zealand, Penske Truck Leasing, Penske Automotive Australia.

Penske Australia & New Zealand is a leading supplier of the world's finest heavy‑duty trucks, diesel engines, gas engines, and power systems. We proudly distributes the Western Star Trucks, MAN Truck & Bus, Dennis Eagle, mtu, Bergen Engines, Detroit, Allison Transmission, and Sauer Compressors brands. And we operate across the most dynamic markets, including commercial vehicles, mining, energy solutions, defence, rail, marine, construction and industrial, oil and gas, and agriculture.

And through Penske Truck Leasing, we offer convenient and professional truck rental and leasing services.

We value and embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. If you're passionate about working for us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the selection criteria. We also encourage applications from those who are Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, veterans, with disability, and those who are culturally and linguistically diverse. Require reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process? Please let us know.

Penske Australia and Penske New Zealand are 100% subsidiaries of Penske Automotive Group, a Fortune 500 company that is listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Penske Truck Leasing forms part of Penske Transportation Solutions. Both Penske Automotive Group and Penske Transportation Solutions form part of the global Penske Corporation.