Driver Performance Manager

Hilton Haulage; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Company phone & tools

Health insurance

Long service recognition

Exclusive employee benefits

Career growth

Leadership role

Job summary

Hilton Haulage, a NZ-wide transport provider, seeks a Driver Performance Manager to lead the driver training and compliance function. You will design and embed a best-practice framework, scalable and audit-ready, across the business. The role balances strategic oversight with hands-on delivery of front-line training and safety initiatives.

You’ll recruit, lead a small Trainer team, use data-driven insights, and partner with operations to lift capability, safety, and performance across the fleet.

Qualifications

• Experience designing training frameworks and competency systems.
• Proven experience in driver training, assessments and transport operations.
• Strong leadership with team development.
• Deep understanding of NZTA regulations and industry best practice.
• Data-driven with ability to translate insights into action.
• Effective communication and relationship-building at all levels.
• Organised with attention to detail and commitment to excellence.

Responsibilities

• Establish a national driver performance, training, and compliance framework.
• Lead and mentor a high-performing team of Driver Trainers.
• Ensure training systems are robust, auditable, and compliant.
• Use data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with operations to support productivity and growth.
• Deliver credible front-line driver training initiatives.

Skills

Class 5 Licence with I Endorsement

Leadership experience

Driver training design

NZTA regulations knowledge

Data-driven mindset

Excellent communication

Job description

• New strategic & operational leadership role
• Design, lead & embed best-practice driver performance

What’s init for you?

• Competitive salary + company vehicle (fullpersonal use)
• Company phone & tools – Stay connected and equipped to leadeffectively
• Leadership role – Shape and lead a national driver training andcompliance function
• Career growth – Join a business that invests in leadership anddevelopment
• Health insurance – Available after 12 months of continuous service
• Long service recognition – Celebrate your loyalty with us
• Exclusive employee benefits – Discounts on fuel, tyres, and more

What thenew role looks like:-

This is a pivotal new leadership role with dedicatedresponsibility for setting the standard for driver capability, trainingexcellence, and compliance across Hilton Haulage.

As a Driver Performance Manager - a level above practical driver trainers - you will be responsiblefor designing and embedding a best-practice driver performance and competencyframework that is consistent, scalable, and audit-ready across the business.

The role is both strategic and hands-on in nature,requiring the ability to take ownership of clearly defining and articulatingwhat “good” looks like, whilst staying connected to the development anddelivery of credible front line driver training initiatives that ensurecontinuous improvement in driver safety, performance, and professionalism.

To assist with successful implementation, you’ll recruit,lead, and develop a team of Driver Trainers (2 initially with further teamgrowth anticipated), and use data driven insights to ensure trainingprogrammes, assessments, and compliance standards are delivered consistentlyand effectively across all operations.

Yourimpact:-

In summary, you’ll play a critical role in lifting drivercapability and safety performance across the fleet by:

• Establishing a national driver performance,training, and compliance framework
• Leading and mentoring a high-performing teamof Driver Trainers
• Ensuring training systems are robust,auditable, and aligned with regulatory requirements
• Using data to identify trends, risks, andopportunities for improvement
• Enhancing driving initiatives that improvesafety, fuel efficiency, and driver behaviour
• Partnering with operations to ensure trainingsupports productivity, individual growth and development, retention, andenhanced customer outcomes

What you’llbring to the table:-

• Class 5 Licence with I (Instructor)Endorsement
• Experience designing training frameworks,competency systems, and structured pathways
• Proven experience in driver training,assessment, and transport operations
• Strong leadership capability with experiencemanaging and developing teams
• Deep understanding of NZTA regulations,compliance, and industry best practice
• Data-driven mindset – able to translateinsights into meaningful action
• Effective communication and relationshipbuilding skills with the ability to influence at all levels
• Proactive with a high-level of organisation,exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to excellence

About us:

Since our humble beginnings in the 1960s, Hilton Haulagehas grown into a nationwide operation with over 500 team members, deliveringtransport solutions from Invercargill to Auckland.

Ourculture:

At Hilton Haulage, our values are at the heart ofeverything we do:

• People – We value honesty,respect, and teamwork
• Safety – We prioritise wellbeing, every single day
• Customer – We deliver value and listen to our customers
• Future – We’re always looking ahead

Ready todrive yours and our future?

If you’re ready to step into a leadership role where youcan shape the future of driver capability, safety, and performance — help set the standard across Hilton Haulage.

This advert will close onSunday 11 th October, however, please apply now as applications willbe viewed on a rolling basis and interviews may be conducted earlier than theclosing date.

• Christchurch or Timaru based
• New strategic & operational leadership role
• Design, lead & embed best-practice driver performance

What’s init for you?

• Competitive salary + company vehicle (fullpersonal use)
• Company phone & tools – Stay connected and equipped to leadeffectively
• Leadership role – Shape and lead a national driver training andcompliance function
• Career growth – Join a business that invests in leadership anddevelopment
• Health insurance – Available after 12 months of continuous service
• Long service recognition – Celebrate your loyalty with us
• Exclusive employee benefits – Discounts on fuel, tyres, and more

What thenew role looks like:-

This is a pivotal new leadership role with dedicatedresponsibility for setting the standard for driver capability, trainingexcellence, and compliance across Hilton Haulage.

As a Driver Performance Manager - a level above practical driver trainers - you will be responsiblefor designing and embedding a best-practice driver performance and competencyframework that is consistent, scalable, and audit-ready across the business.

The role is both strategic and hands-on in nature,requiring the ability to take ownership of clearly defining and articulatingwhat “good” looks like, whilst staying connected to the development anddelivery of credible front line driver training initiatives that ensurecontinuous improvement in driver safety, performance, and professionalism.

To assist with successful implementation, you’ll recruit,lead, and develop a team of Driver Trainers (2 initially with further teamgrowth anticipated), and use data driven insights to ensure trainingprogrammes, assessments, and compliance standards are delivered consistentlyand effectively across all operations.

Yourimpact:-

In summary, you’ll play a critical role in lifting drivercapability and safety performance across the fleet by:

• Establishing a national driver performance,training, and compliance framework
• Leading and mentoring a high-performing teamof Driver Trainers
• Ensuring training systems are robust,auditable, and aligned with regulatory requirements
• Using data to identify trends, risks, andopportunities for improvement
• Enhancing driving initiatives that improvesafety, fuel efficiency, and driver behaviour
• Partnering with operations to ensure trainingsupports productivity, individual growth and development, retention, andenhanced customer outcomes

What you’llbring to the table:-

• Class 5 Licence with I (Instructor)Endorsement
• Experience designing training frameworks,competency systems, and structured pathways
• Proven experience in driver training,assessment, and transport operations
• Strong leadership capability with experiencemanaging and developing teams
• Deep understanding of NZTA regulations,compliance, and industry best practice
• Data-driven mindset – able to translateinsights into meaningful action
• Effective communication and relationshipbuilding skills with the ability to influence at all levels
• Proactive with a high-level of organisation,exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to excellence

About us:

Since our humble beginnings in the 1960s, Hilton Haulagehas grown into a nationwide operation with over 500 team members, deliveringtransport solutions from Invercargill to Auckland.

Ourculture:

At Hilton Haulage, our values are at the heartofeverything we do:

• People – We value honesty,respect, and teamwork
• Safety – We prioritise wellbeing, every single day
• Customer – We deliver value and listen to our customers
• Future – We’re always looking ahead

Ready todrive yours and our future?

If you’re ready to step into a leadership role where youcan shape the future of driver capability, safety, and performance — help set the standard across Hilton Haulage.

This advert will close onSunday 11 th October, however, please apply now as applications willbe viewed on a rolling basis and interviews may be conducted earlier than theclosing date.

Applicants must possess eligibility to permanently work in NZ. For shortlisted applicants, any subsequent offer of employment will be subject to the satisfactory completion of a range of background checks including a pre-employment Drug & Alcohol test, reference checks, a Ministry of Justice/Police check, and an ACC check.