Nelson Regional Transport Leader

Network HR Limited; Nelson; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Network HR Limited is recruiting a commercially minded Transport Manager to lead its Nelson operations. This hands-on role oversees a small team of drivers and operations staff, ensuring safe, efficient, and profitable service across the region.

You will develop people, identify new business opportunities, strengthen customer relationships and work with the General Manager to drive growth in a fast-paced transport network.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of operational teams in transport or logistics.
• Strong understanding of transport operations and service delivery.
• Proven ability to identify and secure new business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Nelson operations team and drivers.
• Oversee daily transport operations, scheduling, resources and service delivery.
• Drive performance, productivity and cost efficiencies.
• Build and maintain relationships with existing customers.
• Identify, secure and onboard new business opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with transport legislation, health and safety, and company procedures.
• Monitor branch performance and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

People leadership

Transport operations

Business development

Customer relationships

Health & safety

Job description

Network HR Limited is recruiting a commercially minded Transport Manager to lead its Nelson operations. This hands-on role oversees a small team of drivers and operations staff, ensuring safe, efficient, and profitable service across the region.

You will develop people, identify new business opportunities, strengthen customer relationships and work with the General Manager to drive growth in a fast-paced transport network.