Head of Transport

About The Company

A rare opportunity has arisen with a leading FMCG retailer to create real change. This is a business committed to innovation, sustainability, and supporting local communities and suppliers.

About The Role

Based in Christchurch and as the Head of Transport, you will be responsible for leading the Transport team ensuring efficient, safe and cost‑effective operations within a 24 / 7 environment. This a key strategic role responsible for shaping and executing the transport strategy to deliver commercial value, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction. This role leads the transport division with a strong focus on safety, cost optimisation, service performance, innovation, ensuring alignment with the company’s growth and objectives.

Operating a 24 / 7 freight and logistics network, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost‑effective delivery of goods across the South Island, the team works within the broader Supply Chain division, working in close partnership to maximise service performance, cost optimisation, and customer satisfaction.

About You

You will probably be in a similar role or simply have excelled in your current role and looking for a key leadership role as your next step. You will also probably have a Tertiary qualification in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business, or a related field or Executive education or certifications in transport strategy, commercial leadership, or operations management (desirable). You will have experience in senior transport, logistics, or supply chain leadership roles and a proven track record in leading large‑scale transport operations and delivering commercial outcomes.

• Strong financial acumen with experience managing multi‑million‑$ budgets.
• Deep understanding of New Zealand transport regulations, fleet management, and logistics technologies.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into action and measurable results.
• Exceptional leadership, influencing, and stakeholder management skills.

Apply Now!

To find out more, please get in touch with Daniel Percival on for a confidential chat.

To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.

At the appropriate stage we will request your references, we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying.

At Tribe we have our guiding light to show us the way. We bring our whole selves to work. We encourage inclusion in every single interaction. We genuinely care about people and are curious about their stories. We celebrate all points of view. We’ll help you find your tribe, the same way we have. We’re all on a journey together – so come along…

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