Container Terminal Planning & Operations Lead

KiwiRail; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Leadership role

Influence terminal ops

Complex logistics exposure

Staff benefits

NZ rail transformation

Job summary

KiwiRail, based at the Container Terminal in Onehunga, Auckland, is seeking a Planning & Coordination Centre Manager to lead the team responsible for coordinating container movements, storage and dispatch. You will drive performance, continuous improvement, and customer outcomes while ensuring safe, efficient and on-time freight movement.

The role requires experience leading operational teams in freight/logistics environments, strong planning and stakeholder management, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Experience leading operational teams in freight, logistics, ports or similar environments.
• Strong planning, coordination and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing people and performance.
• Ability to analyse information and make informed decisions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience improving operational performance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and operational systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Planning & Coordination Centre team
• Manage freight planning and resource allocation
• Monitor performance and drive operational improvements
• Build strong relationships with customers and stakeholders
• Ensure safety, compliance and operational standards are met
• Manage workforce planning and rostering
• Respond to operational issues and changing priorities

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Coordination

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Operational systems

Job description

KiwiRail, based at the Container Terminal in Onehunga, Auckland, is seeking a Planning & Coordination Centre Manager to lead the team responsible for coordinating container movements, storage and dispatch. You will drive performance, continuous improvement, and customer outcomes while ensuring safe, efficient and on-time freight movement.

The role requires experience leading operational teams in freight/logistics environments, strong planning and stakeholder management, and the ability to