Linehaul Dispatcher

**Well established nationwide company**:

- ** Competitive salary with attractive staff incentives**:

- ** Supportive, dynamic team environment**:

- ** Enjoy a satisfying work/ life balance**

StraitNZ is a unique, nationwide end-to-end network of trusted transport infrastructure. We connect New Zealand across both road and sea - with experience, versatility, and impressive capacity. Our fleet of 2 ships and over 200 trucks is supported by a nationwide network of 10 depots and a 450+ strong team to deliver hundreds of thousands of tonnes of freight (and passengers) weekly.

**What you will be doing**:
Working in a fast-paced operational environment you will be responsible for dispatching and coordinating our linehaul units. As the medium between our customers and drivers, you will ensure pickups and deliveries are completed on time, and our units are fully utilised.

There is no doubt this is a busy and varied role therefore you need to be flexible, pragmatic and not afraid to roll up your sleeves to get the job done. You must have good communication skills and a knack for building rapport and effective relationships with drivers, customers and internal stakeholders. A good geographical knowledge of New Zealand is also a must.

**Who are we looking for?**
To succeed in this role, you need to have at least 1-2 years' experience dispatching with good knowledge of the transport industry, including work time and logbook requirements. Excellent planning and organisation skills with a strong sense of urgency and ability to make sound commercial decisions under pressure will be highly regarded.

**What we can offer you**:

- To gain exposure and knowledge in the transport and logistics industry
- To work with a great team of people
- To be part of a growing company that values its employees
- A generous employer KiwiSaver contribution matched up to 8% employee contribution
- A free Southern Cross Healthcare plan and other well-being incentives
- Subsidised inter-island travel (conditions apply)
- Job Security
- A satisfying work/life balance

Please note, if successful you are required to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, medical check and Ministry of Justice check as a pre-requisite to confirmation of employment with StraitNZ.

Applicants for this position must currently reside in New Zealand and have NZ residency.