Warehouse & Logistics Team Leader

Employer Sponsored Jobs; Upper Harbour; On-site; NZD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

BuildRight Construction AU in New Zealand is seeking an experienced Warehouse & Logistics Team Leader to oversee daily warehouse operations, dispatch coordination, and inventory control within the food distribution sector.

You will lead a small warehouse team, drive health and safety standards, pursue continuous improvement in logistics processes, and work with freight providers to ensure accurate receiving, storage, picking, and dispatch.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in warehouse and logistics operations.
• Strong leadership and accountability with hands-on approach.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to supervise and coach a warehouse team.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day warehouse and dispatch operations.
• Supervise warehouse staff to achieve operational targets.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound freight activities.
• Manage inventory accuracy, stock control, and regular stocktakes.
• Ensure products are received, stored, picked and dispatched accurately.
• Promote and maintain workplace health and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Tools

WMS software

Inventory management systems

Job description

Rosedale, Auckland, Australia Full-time Posted 16 July 2026

$70,000 per year Visa sponsorship

Employer: BuildRight Construction AU

About the role

An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Warehouse & Logistics Team Leader to join a well-established and growing New Zealand business within the food distribution industry. This leadership role is ideal for someone who enjoys leading from the front, managing warehouse operations, and driving continuous improvement across logistics and inventory functions.

You will oversee daily warehouse activities, coordinate dispatch operations, maintain inventory accuracy, and lead a small warehouse team while ensuring high standards of health and safety, operational efficiency, and customer service. Sponsorship is available for suitable overseas applicants.

Key responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day warehouse and dispatch operations
• Supervise and support warehouse staff to achieve operational targets
• Coordinate inbound and outbound freight activities
• Manage inventory accuracy, stock control, and regular stocktakes
• Ensure products are received, stored, picked, and dispatched accurately
• Maintain warehouse organisation and efficient storage systems
• Work closely with freight providers and delivery partners
• Promote and maintain workplace health and safety standards
• Identify opportunities to improve warehouse processes and efficiency
• Provide coaching, training, and performance support to team members
• Ensure quality standards are maintained throughout warehouse operations
• Assist with reporting and inventory management using warehouse systems

Requirements & eligibility

• Proven experience in warehouse and logistics operations
• Previous experience leading or supervising a warehouse team
• Strong knowledge of inventory management and stock control
• Experience using warehouse or inventory management systems
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
• Hands‑on approach with strong leadership and accountability
• Current driver's licence
• Accredited Person (AP) qualification or experience is advantageous but not essential
• Previous experience within the food importing or food distribution industry is desirable
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced warehouse environment
• Commitment to workplace health and safety

Special instructions

Eligible to work in New Zealand or require employer sponsorship (sponsorship available for the right candidate)