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Operations Lead

Westgate, New Zealand

Reference: 6783824

Ready to drive change with public transport?

Working across both our Westgate and Dairy flat depots, we are looking for an agile leader to join our team!

We're expanding and looking for an agile Operations Lead to support the daily supervision of our urban bus services and operation teams. This is a dynamic role where no two days will be the same as you ensure our services operate efficiently and step up where needed to oversee the day to day running of our bus transport network.

As Operations Lead you will:

  • Play a critical role in ensuring our services run safely, efficiently and in line with our contractual and performance standards.
  • ​Work fluidly across our two Auckland depots (West Gate and Dairy Flat) to bolster our operations team.
  • Proactively work with our driving teams to resolve issues and uphold a strong safety and customer focused service culture.

We are looking for:

  • Experience in an operational role within transport and/or logistics (urban public transport is preferred).
  • Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Someone prepared to work flexibly across different tasks and locations and timeframes.
  • You thrive in a dynamic environment with a calm, practical approach to operational challenges and incident responses.
  • Understanding of NZ legislative transport requirements (preferred).
  • Strong health and safety focus.
  • Tech savvy to operate our systems.
  • NZ Class 2 or 4 driver's licence and P endorsement (preferred or willingness to obtain).

Why work with us?

  • Be part of a passionate and professional team making a difference in your local community.
  • Work across two dynamic depots, offering variety and challenge in your day-to-day.
  • Opportunities for growth and development within a respected, forward-thinking company.
  • A workplace that values safety, teamwork, and delivering outstanding public transport services.

Does this role spark your interest? Apply today.
We will be reviewing applicants as they apply.
Applications close on 8 August 2025.

For more information get in touch via- hr@tranzurban.co.nz

All applicants must also have the legal entitlement to work in NZ.


Applications Close: 08 Aug 2025



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