Operations Manager

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Summary: Seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead a large driver team, ensuring smooth daily operations and fostering a positive culture in a fast-paced environment. Highlights: 1. Key leadership role with real impact 2. Career growth within an award-winning business 3. Supportive, down-to-earth team At Tranzit, no two days run the same and that's exactly how we like it! We're looking for an experienced Operations Manager to lead our Central team, overseeing over 100 drivers across Whanganui, Ohakune, and Taumarunui. From school runs to urban services and charters, you'll be at the heart of keeping our network running smoothly. This is a role for someone who thrives in a fast-moving environment, making decisions, solving problems, and supporting people in real time. What you'll be doing: * Driving a positive, practical Health & Safety culture * Keeping daily operations running like clockwork * Leading and supporting a large, diverse driver team * Managing rosters, fleet, and service delivery * Building strong relationships with customers and stakeholders You'll do well here if you: * Stay calm under pressure and think on your feet * Have proven leadership experience in operations * Know the transport industry * Are organised, practical, and people-focused * Are confident using systems and adapting to new tech What's in it for you: * A key leadership role with real impact * Career growth within a nationwide, award-winning business * Laptop, phone and use of a company vehicle for work related travel * Access to group discounts and perks * A supportive, down-to-earth team that backs each other With 100 years in the industry, we are leaders in our industry, delivering high quality transport and tourism services across New Zealand. Award winning, we are on a continued journey to excellence and employ over 2000 team members across New Zealand. Family owned, we love what we do and pride ourselves on offering sustainable quality transport solutions backed up by solid health, safety, and wellbeing principles. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit. We will be assessing candidates as they apply, if this role sparks your interest, we encourage you to apply today. Call Ruth Osmond on 027 444 2582 or apply online today. Please note that successful applicants will be required to successfully pass a drug and alcohol test as well as a police background check as part of the pre-employment screening process To apply for this job go to: https://tranzit.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Our-Current-Vacancies & enter ref code: 6887132. Applications close 24 May 2026