Strategic Operations Lead - Growth & Client Expansion

Force1 Traffic Limited; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Phone and laptop

KiwiSaver

Christchurch-based role

Job summary

Force1 Traffic Limited in Christchurch is seeking a commercially driven, hands-on Operations Manager to own day-to-day operations and drive growth. You will lead the team, balance client needs with operational performance, and expand into new regions while ensuring safety and profitability.

Join a Canterbury-based labour-hire business with an established workforce and close collaboration with Directors to shape the next phase of the company\'s success.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to generate new business and win clients.
• Strong commercial instincts and financial understanding.
• Confident, practical and proactive leadership.
• Experience leading teams and holding people accountable.
• Sound Health & Safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the day-to-day operations and performance of Force1.
• Lead the team, set clear expectations and create accountability.
• Actively identify, approach and win new clients.
• Build a strong pipeline of new business opportunities.
• Strengthen and grow relationships across civil, infrastructure and other sectors.
• Identify opportunities to expand Force1 into additional areas of labour hire and new regions.
• Drive workforce utilisation, operational performance and high levels of client service.
• Work closely with our Recruitment & Client Relationship Manager to ensure workforce capability aligns with client demand and growth.
• Oversee Health & Safety systems and client compliance requirements.
• Understand and manage revenue, margins, labour costs, pricing and client profitability.
• Ensure growth is commercially sound and sustainable.
• Collaborate with Directors and provide clear reporting on day-to-day decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Financial acumen

Health & Safety

Client relationship

Job description

Force1 Traffic Limited in Christchurch is seeking a commercially driven, hands-on Operations Manager to own day-to-day operations and drive growth. You will lead the team, balance client needs with operational performance, and expand into new regions while ensuring safety and profitability.

Join a Canterbury-based labour-hire business with an established workforce and close collaboration with Directors to shape the next phase of the company\'s success.