National Fleet Manager

New Zealand Post Group; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

New Zealand Post Group seeks an experienced National Fleet Manager to lead a nationwide fleet operation from Auckland (East Tamaki) or Christchurch. This 9-month fixed-term contract focuses on strategy, asset lifecycle, and sustainable, cost-efficient performance.

You will partner with senior leaders to drive governance, fleet optimisation, risk management, safety and compliance while delivering continual improvement. Strong analytics (Excel, Power BI) and pragmatic leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Significant fleet management experience in a large, complex org.
• Expertise in asset lifecycle management and fleet optimisation.
• Commercial acumen with capital planning and lifecycle cost management.
• Proven track record of continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management with the ability to influence senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Develop national fleet strategy and governance framework.
• Lead fleet asset planning.
• Drive fleet optimisation and cost efficiency.
• Lead decarbonisation and sustainability programmes.
• Manage fleet risk, compliance and safety.
• Build partnerships with operational leaders, finance, procurement, safety and suppliers.
• Provide expert advice on fleet investment and business improvement opportunities.

Skills

Fleet management

Stakeholder management

Asset lifecycle

Cost optimisation

Data analytics

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

National Fleet Manager - 9 Month Fixed Term Contract

• Can be based in Auckland (East Tamaki) or Christchurch.
• Lead the future of one of New Zealand's largest and most diverse fleet operations.
• Fixed Term role for 9 months.

We're seeking an experienced National Fleet Manager to join us to provide strategic and operational leadership across a large fleet portfolio, ensuring assets are safe, compliant, cost-effective, and aligned to operational and business objectives. Reporting to the GM Delivery Partner & Fleet Operations, you'll drive fleet strategy, asset lifecycle management, optimisation programmes, sustainability initiatives, and continuous improvement across a nationwide operation. This is your opportunity to join us to shape the future direction of a nationally significant fleet operation.

What you'll be responsible for

• Developing and delivering a national fleet strategy and governance framework.
• Leading fleet asset planning.
• Driving fleet optimisation, performance improvement and cost efficiency initiatives.
• Leading fleet decarbonisation and sustainability programmes.
• Managing fleet-related risk, compliance and safety outcomes.
• Building strong partnerships with operational leaders, finance, procurement, safety and external suppliers.
• Providing expert advice to senior stakeholders on fleet investment and business improvement opportunities.

What you'll bring

• Significant experience in fleet management within a large, complex organisation.
• Strong expertise in fleet operations, asset lifecycle management and fleet optimisation.
• Commercially astute with experience in capital planning, business cases and lifecycle cost management.
• Proven success delivering continuous improvement or optimisation programmes.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at senior leadership level.
• A pragmatic approach.
• Analytical capability, including proficiency with Excel, Power BI and related reporting tools.

All successful applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand and will be subject to a security check and reference checks. Some of our roles may also require a credit check and/or a drug test.

There's something really special about being part of the team here at NZ Post - Tukurau Aotearoa, who we are and what we stand for is grounded in our values.

If you require additional information, please contact Cath Scott (Talent Acquisition Business Partner) on 022 323 0684.

Applications for this position close on 18 November 2026.