Branch Manager - Palmerston North

Vehicle Inspection NZ; 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

Vehicle Inspection New Zealand Limited (VINZ) seeks a Multi-Site Branch Manager based in Palmerston North to oversee four sites, travel between them, manage teams and drive safety, performance and customer service. You will report to the Regional Operations Manager and lead budgets, resources and growth initiatives.

Ideal candidates bring a relevant automotive trade qualification, nine years of industry experience, proven management, and strong leadership with a focus on compliance and service

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in automotive field.
• Nine years of automotive trade experience, supervisory capability.
• Knowledge of vehicle inspection requirements and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations across four sites (Palmerston North, Lower Hutt, Masterton, Whanganui).
• Lead teams, manage resources and budgets, ensure safety and inspection quality.
• Develop staff through coaching, performance management and training.
• Ensure compliance with NZTA Waka Kotahi requirements and VINZ policies.
• Build customer relationships and drive business growth.
• Monitor financial performance and reporting across sites.

Skills

People leadership

Automotive trades

Management experience

Budgeting

Communication skills

NZTA compliance

Multi-site leadership

Education

Trade qualification

NZ Certificate in Business (First Line Management)

Tools

IT analytics

Job description

Branch Manager - Palmerston North

Palmerston North, New Zealand

Reference: 6933212

Palmerston North | Responsibility across four locations

Lead the people. Drive the performance. Keep safety at the forefront.

• $110,000-$120,000 per annum, plus a full-use vehicle, phone and laptop.
• Lead operations across Palmerston North, Lower Hutt, Masterton and Whanganui.
• Bring your automotive expertise and leadership skills to a role with real scope.

About VINZ

Vehicle Inspection New Zealand Limited (VINZ) delivers vehicle inspection services that help keep New Zealand's vehicles safe and compliant. Our people combine technical expertise with a commitment to customer service, supporting vehicle owners and businesses to keep moving.

We are looking for a Multi-Site Branch Manager who understands the automotive industry, knows how to bring out the best in people and can turn business objectives into well-run daily operations.

The opportunity

Based in Palmerston North, you will oversee our Palmerston North, Lower Hutt, Masterton and Whanganui sites, with travel between locations required. Reporting to the Regional Operations Manager, you will lead teams, manage resources and drive operational and financial performance while maintaining high standards of safety, inspection quality and customer service.

This is a full-time position with a minimum of 40 guaranteed hours per week, paying NZD $110,000-$120,000 gross per annum, depending on your skills and experience. Our preferred start date is as soon as practicable, by agreement.

What you will be doing

You will balance people leadership with the commercial and technical requirements of running multiple inspection sites. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing daily operations, workflows, staffing and rosters to meet customer demand and business targets.
• Coaching and developing staff, managing performance and supporting recruitment, induction and ongoing training.
• Ensuring sites meet NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi requirements, relevant legislation and VINZ policies and standards.
• Monitoring audit findings and coordinating corrective actions with the Regional Operations Manager and Technical team.
• Managing budgets, expenditure, invoicing and credit control, and reporting on operational and financial performance.
• Building strong customer relationships, managing key accounts and identifying opportunities to grow the business.
• Leading health, safety and wellbeing practices, including risk management, incident reporting and accurate records.
• Identifying and implementing improvements to productivity, service delivery and customer experience.

What you will bring

To be considered, you must have:

• A relevant trade or allied trade qualification, such as diesel mechanics, automotive technology or another relevant automotive trade.
• At least nine years of automotive trade experience.
• Proven management or supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of vehicle inspection requirements and relevant legislation.
• Sound knowledge of risk management and its practical application.
• Strong people leadership skills, including coaching and performance management.
• Commercial understanding, sound organisational skills and the ability to manage competing operational priorities.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills, supported by confident IT, digital and analytical capabilities.

Experience leading vehicle inspectors or similar teams across multiple sites would be advantageous. A Level 4 New Zealand Certificate in Business (First Line Management), or another relevant tertiary qualification, would also be an advantage.

What is on offer

Alongside your salary, you will receive a full-use vehicle, phone, laptop and VINZ employee benefits. You will have the opportunity to influence performance across four locations, develop capable teams and contribute to improvements across the business.

For more information on our company, visit: https://vinz.co.nz/careers/