Warehouse Team Leader – National Contracts

New Zealand Defence Force; Wellington; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Fast-moving workplace

Job summary

Service Foods is seeking an experienced Team Leader to support the Wellington Warehouse operations, servicing national customers including well-known QSR brands. This hands-on role requires leading a committed team, maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency, and ensuring high service delivery standards.

You will coordinate people, processes, and performance while fostering a positive culture. Immediate start, Monday–Friday with Saturday rotation, 5:00 AM–2:00 PM at William Durant Drive, Upper

Qualifications

• Experience in warehouse or logistics environments with team supervision.
• Hands-on leader who can coach and train a diverse team.
• Strong communication skills and commitment to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing day-to-day warehouse operations.
• Oversee staff performance and address issues as required.
• Pick, pack, check, and wrap national customer orders.
• Provide relief driving support when needed (Class 2 preferred).
• Support Inwards Goods, receipting, credits, and stock corrections.
• Provide coverage for Team Supervisor during leave.
• Maintain quality and food safety standards.
• Foster a collaborative and positive team culture.
• Support roster planning and task allocation.
• Maintain a clean, safe, compliant work environment.
• Conduct training to upskill team members.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team Leader experience

Class 2 driver's licence

Forklift licence

Strong communication

Leadership skills

Coaching & training

Deadline management

Safety compliance

Food industry awareness

Job description

Service Foods is seeking an experienced Team Leader to support the Wellington Warehouse operations, servicing national customers including well-known QSR brands. This hands-on role requires leading a committed team, maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency, and ensuring high service delivery standards.

You will coordinate people, processes, and performance while fostering a positive culture. Immediate start, Monday–Friday with Saturday rotation, 5:00 AM–2:00 PM at William Durant Drive, Upper