Fleet & Asset Manager — Drive Efficiency & Compliance

First Rescue; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

First Rescue is seeking an experienced Fleet & Asset Manager to own and optimise our fleet, equipment, assets and supplier relationships across New Zealand. The role is hands-on, commercially focused and ensures resources are fit for purpose to deliver safe and reliable service.

You’ll manage vehicles, equipment, tools, parts and branded assets, drive cost and efficiency improvements, and support expansion of mobile service operations while maintaining safety and brand standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in fleet, asset, procurement, supplier or operational management.
• Strong commercial awareness, with a proven ability to identify cost and efficiency opportunities.
• Excellent communication and relationship management capabilities.
• Current and clean driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fleet and asset strategies that support operational performance and future growth.
• Manage First Rescue’s vehicles, mobile service vehicles, equipment, tools, parts and roadside consumables.
• Oversee branded assets across our provider network, ensuring appropriate safety, compliance and brand standards.
• Build and manage strong supplier relationships, agreements and performance outcomes.
• Monitor costs, utilisation, service levels and asset performance, identifying opportunities for greater efficiency.
• Support regional and mobile service expansion through effective fleet, equipment and fit-out planning.

Skills

Fleet management

Asset management

Supplier management

Cost optimisation

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem-solving

Driver's licence

Job description

First Rescue is seeking an experienced Fleet & Asset Manager to own and optimise our fleet, equipment, assets and supplier relationships across New Zealand. The role is hands-on, commercially focused and ensures resources are fit for purpose to deliver safe and reliable service.

You’ll manage vehicles, equipment, tools, parts and branded assets, drive cost and efficiency improvements, and support expansion of mobile service operations while maintaining safety and brand standards.