Christchurch Transport Manager

Connecting people and communities| Driving eCommerce | Moving New Zealand

At Team Global Express, we connect people and communities, drive eCommerce, and keep New Zealand moving.

We’re looking for an experienced Transport Manager to lead our Christchurch transport operation - a key role in delivering safe, efficient, and customer-focused outcomes across our South Island network.

About the role - Mō te tūranga

As our Transport Manager, you’ll take end-to-end ownership of the Christchurch transport function - leading day-to-day operations while driving performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading and developing a team of drivers, dispatchers, and loaders
• Overseeing daily transport execution, planning, and fleet utilisation
• Driving performance across DIFOT, productivity, and cost control
• Managing third-party carriers and optimising supplier performance
• Partnering closely with operations teams to ensure efficient freight movement
• Maintaining strong relationships with internal and external customers
• Ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety, Dangerous Goods, and regulatory requirements
• Identifying and delivering continuous improvement initiatives, working alongside the Area Manager to implement strategy and lift overall Branch performance

What will you bring? – Ōu Pūkenga?

You’re a confident transport leader who can balance operational excellence with strong people leadership.

You are someone who has a diverse leadership style and leads from the front; Whether in the office supporting a team of dispatchers with problem solving and daily decision making, or on the floor supporting the Operations Manager in leading the team to meet daily deadlines and targets.

You are someone that will bring energy to this role, not just in daily leadership but also as a champion of business improvement strategies alongside the Area Manager.

You’ll also bring:

• Proven leadership experience in transport, logistics, or fleet operations
• Experience managing frontline teams in fast-paced environments
• Strong planning and operational capability, with a focus on performance outcomes
• Understanding of NZ transport compliance, health & safety, and dangerous goods
• A practical, visible leadership style - you lead from the front and excel under pressure
• The ability to build strong relationships and influence across stakeholders
• Experience in Transport Management within an owner-driver model business is desirable

Your Benefits - Ō Painga

You'll be part of a team going places, building a legacy of best practice and working with people keen to draw on your expertise.

Additionally, you’ll get.

• Access to our staff welfare trust will cover 80% of your medical bills up to $1500 per year.
• Access to heavily discounted holiday homes across New Zealand.
• To be part of a multinational business with opportunities across the Trans-Tasman.  
• A national commitment to attaining the highest standards in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) through best practise.

How to apply - Me pēhea te tono

We’ve got a great team of people and are focused on the future.  If you’re up for an exciting challenge and are keen to make a difference, come join us as we embark on the next chapter in our story.

Team Global Express is an Alcohol and Drug Free Workplace. Pre-employment checks will include an MOJ, Drug & Alcohol Testing, Medical Assessment and Reference Checking.

Applicants must hold legal entitlement to work in New Zealand effective immediately.