Operations Manager - West Coast

Position Description

• Exciting role for a people leader to make the next step in their career
• Located in Greymouth
• Great career opportunity in a strong growing industry

He whakamārama mo te tūranga mahi | About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Manager to join our team based at our Greymouth Freight Terminal. You will manage the day-to-day functions associated with the movement of freight in and out of the terminal. As part of your responsibility for Locomotive Engineers, you will set the KPI’s, maintain competencies for compliance and align terminal staff performance with company values. As a visual leader, safety is a priority, and you will work in a dynamic, commercial environment.

Strong interpersonal skills are essential, as you will manage customer relationships and staff performance, training, compliance and development.

Ngā pukenga e rapu nei mātou | What (skills) you will bring:

• Demonstrated experience within a heavy industrial/unionised environment
• Operational visual leadership – this is not an office job! Expertise in analysing, evaluating and problem-solving, risks and unplanned supply disruptions (forward thinking, organised and resilient)
• Experience in the management of a diverse workforce
• Understanding of health & safety culture and what that means for the organisation, our people, the community, and environment
• Current and Full NZ Class 1 Drivers License

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you:

• A role with influence and growth in investment, one that will need someone to work with vigour and pace to bring our teams on the journey with us
• An opportunity to be part of a leadership team that is changing the way we work
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Includes company vehicle
• Discounted travel, health and medical insurance

Kua rite, kia rite | Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Join KiwiRail and be part of a team dedicated to keeping New Zealand moving safely and efficiently.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply: challenge Apply online by cliking the link and a recruiter will be in touch. Please note that the successful candidate must pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen. Applicants must also hold NZ residency or citizenship. 

Rā aukati | Application Close: Wednesday 26th March 2025