Transport Operations Manager

Calder Stewart

Calder Stewart is a leading property and construction company with a presence throughout New Zealand. We pride ourselves in delivering innovative property and construction solutions for clients using our property and construction expertise and best practice technology and methodologies. We are committed to growing our people.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Transport Operations Manager to join our dynamic team based in Milton. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will take the reins of Calder Stewart’s transport operations - managing the use of trucks, trailers, and drivers to enable efficient delivery of goods and equipment to our project sites and divisions across New Zealand.

Reporting to the Plant and Logistics Manager, you will play a key role in scheduling, resource utilisation, and overseeing the safe, effective delivery of materials. This role requires excellent communication, leadership, and the ability to plan and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Skills and Attributes

This role suits someone with a proactive mindset and a calm, logical approach to decision-making. You will need to be confident leading a team, solving problems on the go, and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes.

About you

• Proven experience in a transport or logistics management role
• Strong knowledge of NZTA regulations and permitting requirements
• Sound understanding of financials including P&L, budgets, and balance sheets
• Ability to think creatively to solve problems and address potential service issues
• Forward thinking, with the ability to identify efficiencies and improvements
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to communicate with a wide range of people
• Practical knowledge of the construction industry and the products we transport is highly desirable
• Strong problem-solving skills with excellent analytical and decision-making
• Ability to lead, coach and support a small team of drivers
• Class 4 or 5 licence, and F endorsement (forklift) desirable

Culture and Benefits

In return, we offer you an opportunity to join a solid, long standing and reputable company. We value integrity, trust and teamwork. We believe that people perform best when they are empowered, accountable, and recognised. We are passionately committed to supporting our people in their career aspirations.