Operations Co-ordinator/Dispatch

Personnel Placements; Ashburton; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora New Zealand is seeking a versatile Dispatch Coordinator in the Mid Canterbury region. You’ll coordinate day-to-day scheduling and dispatch of staff, plant and earthmoving equipment to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and on time.

You'll bring strong local knowledge, experience in the earthmoving contracting sector, excellent organisation and communication skills, and a proactive problem-solving mindset to keep operations smoothly running.

Qualifications

• Sound local knowledge of the Mid Canterbury region.
• Experience in the contracting earthmoving industry.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to multitask and work well under pressure.
• A proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills.
• Honesty, reliability, and a high level of integrity.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily scheduling and dispatch of staff, plant, and equipment.
• Pricing rural jobs and preparing quotes.
• Managing a variety of administrative and operational tasks.
• Liaising with customers, suppliers, and staff.
• Ensuring schedules are updated and resources allocated efficiently.
• Providing general support to keep day-to-day operations running smoothly.

Skills

Mid Canterbury knowledge

Earthmoving industry

Organisational skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Problem solving

Integrity

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You'll play a key part in coordinating the day-to-day scheduling and dispatch of personnel, equipment, and plant, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and on time. Must have Mid Canty regional knowledge and experience in the earthmoving industry.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinating the daily scheduling and dispatch of staff, plant, equipment (diggers & earthmoving machinery)
• Pricing rural jobs and preparing quotes
• Managing a variety of administrative and operational tasks
• Liaising with customers, suppliers, and staff
• Ensuring schedules are updated and resources are allocated efficiently
• Providing general support to keep day-to-day operations running smoothly

About you

• Sound local knowledge of the Mid Canterbury region
• Experience in the contracting earthmoving industry
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• The ability to multitask and work well under pressure
• A proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills
• Honesty, reliability, and a high level of integrity