Depot Manager

2 weeks ago

Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Go Bus Full time

Are you a Transport Depot Manager looking for your next challenge?

We have an exciting opportunity that could be of interest to you in Wairarapa to manage our North, Central and Southern Wairarapa sites.

About us


Go Bus Transport is the largest passenger transport provider in New Zealand, operating 2,000+ vehicles from 40 depots, stretching between North Auckland and Invercargill.

Go Bus operates urban, school, on-demand and charter services under it's Go Bus brand, tour coach and corporate services by Johnston's Coachlines and airport services by Sky Bus.

Go Bus is part of the Kinetic Group, the biggest mass transit bus operator in Australia and New Zealand.

Across Kinetic operations, we move 50 million people per year using 3,000+ buses operated and supported by over 4,000 people.


The role
This role is based in Masterton and reports to our Lower North Island Area Manager.


As the Wairarapa Depot Manager, you will be responsible for the leadership across the area, key relationships with our customers and the daily operation of school buses and vans on all routes within the North, Central and Southern Wairarapa sites.


Establishing a high performing and engaged team by through regular site visits by building long-term, meaningful relationships with your direct reports and wider team.

You will ensure that enough fully trained staff are available in all transport service delivery areas and that quality and safe procedures are incorporated in all passenger transport and charter coach operations.

You will ensure all operations, people and services are managed in accordance with all Company policies, procedures, processes and ensure all administration duties are completed on time and as specified.


A key element of this role will be building relationships with our key stakeholders and customers, while also driving improvements through a continuous improvement mindset and developing other business opportunities such as Charters.


Experience/qualifications sought for the position are:

  • Level 3 NCEA or equivalent (evidence of Business/Operations related higher education is desirable)
  • Class 2 licence
  • P Endorsement (or ability to obtain one)
  • Experience in managing a team
  • At least 3 years' experience in a large passenger service industry or similar
  • Experience in managing customer and stakeholder relationships with significant organisations

Key Skills/Attributes required:

  • Strong Leadership and ability to manage teams
  • Excellent customer service
  • Excellent planning and organising skills
  • Advanced communication skills both verbal and written
  • Computer skills
  • Ability to build and develop key relationships
  • Negotiation skills
  • Managing safety and compliance
  • Ability to adapt and cope with change
If you want to work in a fast growing company, an inclusive work culture, enjoy the fast-paced action and work in collaboration with the wider team, then this could be the role for you

**Our recruitment process includes a Drug and Alcohol Test, and a Police Vetting Check.

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