Depot Operations Leader — Transport & Safety

Ritchies Transport Holdings Ltd.; Auckland; On-site; NZD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Safety culture

EAP access

Job summary

Ritchies Transport Holdings Ltd. in Auckland seeks an Operations Manager for our Albany Depot to lead daily operations, roster staff, and ensure safe, reliable transport services that keep communities moving.

You will manage a 235-strong team across driving, cleaning and yard functions, oversee a fleet of 180+ vehicles, drive health and safety initiatives, and partner with the People Team on recruitment and onboarding.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience managing large teams in operations, logistics, or transport.
• Ability to plan, prioritise, and make decisions under pressure.
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Data-driven mindset with solid tech capability.
• Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily depot operations including rostering, bus dispatch, and compliance.
• Lead 235 staff across driving, cleaning, and yard functions.
• Manage a fleet of 180+ vehicles and ensure readiness and efficiency.
• Drive Health, Safety & Wellbeing initiatives and report incidents.
• Recruit and onboard drivers with the People Team.
• Monitor performance data, identify trends, and implement improvements.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external contractors to deliver service excellence.
• Respond to customer queries and resolve issues promptly.

Skills

Leadership

Planning & prioritisation

Problem solving

Data-driven mindset

Safety & wellbeing

Job description

Ritchies Transport Holdings Ltd. in Auckland seeks an Operations Manager for our Albany Depot to lead daily operations, roster staff, and ensure safe, reliable transport services that keep communities moving.

You will manage a 235-strong team across driving, cleaning and yard functions, oversee a fleet of 180+ vehicles, drive health and safety initiatives, and partner with the People Team on recruitment and onboarding.