Operations Lead Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Head of Operations & Business Lead

at Bottle Stop Rentals

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Remote)

$90,000 – $110,000 per year + Bonus

True autonomy — ROWE workplace where results matter, not hours
Values-driven team - integrity, generosity and doing what you say

True autonomy — ROWE workplace where results matter, not hours
Values-driven team - integrity, generosity and doing what you say

Own it. Lead it. Make a difference. A real leadership role in a business that genuinely believes everyone deserves Better. No desk. No tick-boxes.

subClassification: Residential Leasing & Property ManagementResidential Leasing & Property Management

classification: Real Estate & Property(Real Estate & Property)

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General Manager, Customer Services

at Auckland Transport

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Lead and transform a large-scale, multi-channel customer service function
The opportunity to shape strategy and deliver impact at scale
Permanent opportunity, Viaduct location

Lead and transform a large-scale, multi-channel customer service function
The opportunity to shape strategy and deliver impact at scale
Permanent opportunity, Viaduct location

Lead and transform a large-scale, multi-channel customer service at Auckland Transport.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

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Listed one day ago

Operations Lead

at Positive People

This is a Full time job

Otahuhu, Auckland

Drive operational excellence and strengthen impact for Pacific communities through strategic leadership and financial stewardship

subClassification: Community DevelopmentCommunity Development

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

1d ago

Listed twenty hours ago

Operations & Finance Lead

at The Sunrise Foundation

Be an early applicant

This is a Part time job

Gisborne Central, Gisborne(Hybrid)

$38 – $44 per hour

Purpose-driven work with real community impact
Flexible part-time role with variety and autonomy
Join a small, values-led team during an exciting growth phase

Purpose-driven work with real community impact
Flexible part-time role with variety and autonomy
Join a small, values-led team during an exciting growth phase

Lead operations and finance for a growing charitable foundation in Gisborne–Tairāwhiti.

subClassification: Office ManagementOffice Management

classification: Administration & Office Support(Administration & Office Support)

20h ago

Listed two days ago

Head of Operations & Business Lead

at Bottle Stop Rentals

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Remote)

$90,000 – $110,000 per year + Bonus

True autonomy — ROWE workplace where results matter, not hours
Values-driven team - integrity, generosity and doing what you say

True autonomy — ROWE workplace where results matter, not hours
Values-driven team - integrity, generosity and doing what you say

Own it. Lead it. Make a difference. A real leadership role in a business that genuinely believes everyone deserves Better. No desk. No tick-boxes.

subClassification: Residential Leasing & Property ManagementResidential Leasing & Property Management

classification: Real Estate & Property(Real Estate & Property)

2d ago

Listed four days ago

Growth & Marketing Operations Lead

at Credia Financial Services Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$120,000 – $155,000 per year + Incentives

Lead growth, AI-driven marketing, contractors, and customer journeys for a fast-growing fintech with real autonomy and ownership.

subClassification: Digital & Search MarketingDigital & Search Marketing

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

4d ago

Listed eight days ago

Operations Lead

at Sonova (Triton Hearing)

This is a Full time job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Leader in Audiological Care
Become the powerhouse behind our national clinic network
Shape how care is delivered, champion smarter systems and empower teams

Leader in Audiological Care
Become the powerhouse behind our national clinic network
Shape how care is delivered, champion smarter systems and empower teams

Our Ops Lead will ignite operational excellence across all clinics, streamline systems, elevate performance & empower teams.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

8d ago

Listed two days ago

Team Lead | Senior Cloud Operations Engineer

at Hamilton Barnes

This is a Full time job

Auckland(Hybrid)

$110,000 – $130,000 per year

Hands on leadership across Azure and hybrid cloud environments
Drive automation, CI CD, and operational platform improvements
High impact role shaping cloud operations maturity and reliability

Hands on leadership across Azure and hybrid cloud environments
Drive automation, CI CD, and operational platform improvements
High impact role shaping cloud operations maturity and reliability

Team Lead Cloud Ops Engineer Azure hybrid environment hands on leadership automation CI CD and production support Auckland based role

subClassification: Engineering - SoftwareEngineering - Software

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

2d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Senior Sales and Customer Operations Lead

at Luxury Orthopaedic Beds Limited

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Competitive salary with the potential to grow as the business expands.
Help shape the business’s continuing growth — both in-store and online.

Competitive salary with the potential to grow as the business expands.
Help shape the business’s continuing growth — both in-store and online.

A hands-on challenging role with diversity where you’ll balance sales, office management, logistics, growth opportunities and customer care.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Sales(Sales)

29d ago•Expiring

Listed three days ago

Senior Women’s Squad - Team Manager Role & Operations Lead Role

at Water Polo New Zealand

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Be part of an ambitious Olympic campaign through Women’s Team Manager and Campaign Operations Lead roles with WPNZ.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Sport & Recreation(Sport & Recreation)

3d ago

Listed seventeen hours ago

General Manager - Antarctic Operations

at Antarctica NZ

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Rare opportunity
Complex and unique environment
Support globally significant science

Rare opportunity
Complex and unique environment
Support globally significant science

Antarctica New Zealand is seeking an exceptional operational leader to take on one of the most unique roles in the country.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

17h ago

Listed fifteen hours ago

General Manager, Customer Services

at Auckland Transport

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Lead and transform a large-scale, multi-channel customer service function
The opportunity to shape strategy and deliver impact at scale
Permanent opportunity, Viaduct location

Lead and transform a large-scale, multi-channel customer service function
The opportunity to shape strategy and deliver impact at scale
Permanent opportunity, Viaduct location

Lead and transform a large-scale, multi-channel customer service at Auckland Transport.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

classification: CEO & General Management(CEO & General Management)

15h ago

Listed twenty two days ago

NZ Operations Lead

at Just Cuts

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Lead the expansion and operational future of a growing salon network across NZ.
Drive success through mentorship, coaching, and strong relationship building.
Work with the largest hairdressing franchise in the southern hemisphere.

Lead the expansion and operational future of a growing salon network across NZ.
Drive success through mentorship, coaching, and strong relationship building.
Work with the largest hairdressing franchise in the southern hemisphere.

Lead New Zealand salon operations by empowering franchisees, driving growth, and ensuring excellence through strategic coaching and expert support.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

22d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

Operations Workstream Lead – Establishment Programme

at HRConsult Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Contract/Temp job

Whangarei Central, Northland(Hybrid)

Be part of building a new entity from the ground up
A great career opportunity
Develop the operational strategies for an essential service

Be part of building a new entity from the ground up
A great career opportunity
Develop the operational strategies for an essential service

Be part of a highly motivated team to create a critical entity for Northland.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

14d ago

Listed twenty one hours ago

Recreation Centre – Facility Operations Team Leader

at The University of Auckland

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$80,000 to $90,000 + up to 6.75% KiwiSaver

Lead a high performing team in a modern sports facility
Develop and grow a dedicated operations team
Work with a passionate, collaborative team

Lead a high performing team in a modern sports facility
Develop and grow a dedicated operations team
Work with a passionate, collaborative team

Seeking a passionate leader to drive great experiences, safety and events, develop your team, and improve systems with a hands‑on approach.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Sport & Recreation(Sport & Recreation)

21h ago

Listed seventeen hours ago

Regional Operations Leader - Bay of Plenty / Lower North Island

at Evolution Cycles

This is a Full time job

Lower Hutt, Wellington

$110,000 – $125,000 per year

Develop your career and help crew achieve
Working in a fast paced exciting industry
See happy customers walking out the door daily

Develop your career and help crew achieve
Working in a fast paced exciting industry
See happy customers walking out the door daily

Work with like-minded people who love bikes and pushing the boundaries of what can be achieved through empowering crew and optimising what we do.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Sales(Sales)

17h ago

Listed three days ago

Head of Manufacturing

at New Zealand Panels Group

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Lead operational improvement and transformation
Work alongside an ambitious senior leadership group
Balance strategic thinking with operational execution

Lead operational improvement and transformation
Work alongside an ambitious senior leadership group
Balance strategic thinking with operational execution

Shape the future manufacturing capability of our business

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

3d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Day-to-Day Operations Lead

at Ōtepoti-Duendin Whānau Refuge

This is a Full time job

South Dunedin, Otago

Coordinate frontline services, support kaimahi, and lead day-to-day operations to strengthen outcomes for whānau.

subClassification: Child Welfare, Youth & Family ServicesChild Welfare, Youth & Family Services

classification: Community Services & Development(Community Services & Development)

24d ago•Expiring

Listed eight days ago

Auckland Branch Manager

at Green Way Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$150,000 – $200,000 per year

Senior leadership role with autonomy, influence, profit-sharing opportunities
Established Auckland operation with strong systems, teams, and market presence
Commercially focused leadership role driving growth and client relationships

Senior leadership role with autonomy, influence, profit-sharing opportunities
Established Auckland operation with strong systems, teams, and market presence
Commercially focused leadership role driving growth and client relationships

Senior leadership role leading an established Auckland operation with strong systems, growth opportunities, and profit-sharing potential.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Construction(Construction)

8d ago

Listed fifteen hours ago

AI Operations Manager

at You & Me Consulting Service Limited

This is a Full time job

St Johns, Auckland

$160,000 – $200,000 per year

AI Operations Manager Wanted

subClassification: Consulting & Generalist HRConsulting & Generalist HR

classification: Human Resources & Recruitment(Human Resources & Recruitment)

15h ago

Listed ten days ago

Production Manager / Ready to Run the Floor Like It’s Your Own ....

at Heat Treatments

This is a Full time job

Mount Roskill, Auckland

This is not just another production role — it’s an opportunity to step into a position where you can genuinely influence how the operation runs.

subClassification: Team Leaders/SupervisorsTeam Leaders/Supervisors

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

10d ago

Listed seven days ago

Operations Support - Lead Hand

at Zealandia Horticulture

This is a Full time job

Clevedon, Auckland

$28 per hour plus Health Insurance

IT support and admin experience
Leadership experience motivating staff
Horticulture industry experience including machine operating

IT support and admin experience
Leadership experience motivating staff
Horticulture industry experience including machine operating

We're all about growing amazing plants. Will you join us as an Operations Support person in our busy nursery located in Clevedon, Auckland?

subClassification: Team Leaders/SupervisorsTeam Leaders/Supervisors

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

7d ago

Listed fifteen hours ago

Production Floor Supervisor – Seafood Processing

at Westpac Mussels Distributors Ltd

This is a Full time job

Henderson, Auckland

Lead a fast-paced seafood production team processing premium NZ Greenshell™ Mussels in a hands-on production supervisory role.

subClassification: Team Leaders/SupervisorsTeam Leaders/Supervisors

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

15h ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Head of IT Systems & AI Enablement

at CSLi Infrastructure Limited

This is a Full time job

Rosedale, Auckland(Hybrid)

AI Enablement, not traditional IT: Improve operations through practical use of AI, automation, redesign, and processes. Delivery, not theory.

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

classification: Information & Communication Technology(Information & Communication Technology)

19h ago

Listed one day ago

Manufacturing Manager

at Victor Hydraulics Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hornby South, Canterbury

Play a key role in our growth
Make a real impact
Strong, practical team culture

Play a key role in our growth
Make a real impact
Strong, practical team culture

Lead and optimise our manufacturing operation, shaping strategy, improving performance, and building a high-performing team

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

1d ago

Listed ten days ago

Site Supervisor Security Operations Lead

at New Zealand Defence Force | Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa

This is a Full time job

Devonport, Auckland

Rare leadership opportunity within Defence Security
Lead a high-performing, supportive team of Security Guards
Devonport Naval Base with oversight of two other locations

Rare leadership opportunity within Defence Security
Lead a high-performing, supportive team of Security Guards
Devonport Naval Base with oversight of two other locations

Bring your proven leadership skills & passion for security operations to support the safety of New Zealand & the NZDF

subClassification: Security ServicesSecurity Services

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

10d ago•Expiring

Listed eighteen days ago

Field Data Operations Lead

at Halter

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Office-based with regular trips into the field!
Agronomy, project coordination, data collection, end-to-end ownership!
Join our mission to enable farmers to run the most productive operations!

Office-based with regular trips into the field!
Agronomy, project coordination, data collection, end-to-end ownership!
Join our mission to enable farmers to run the most productive operations!

Better data means better value delivered to our farmers. Build the field crew, the protocols, and the datasets that power our machine learning models!

subClassification: Agronomy & Farm ServicesAgronomy & Farm Services

classification: Farming, Animals & Conservation(Farming, Animals & Conservation)

18d ago

Listed two days ago

Branch Manager

at Private Advertiser

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$85,000 – $120,000 per year

Rare opportunity to create your own success! Lead a relocations & office furniture install team while growing a new branch in an established company.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

2d ago

Listed seventeen hours ago

Market Distribution Planner

at Nestlé NZ Ltd

This is a Full time job

Parnell, Auckland(Hybrid)

Be an integral team player in a dynamic environment
Varied career experiences and personalised development support
Flexible working environment + 5 additional days of leave (KitKat Days)

Be an integral team player in a dynamic environment
Varied career experiences and personalised development support
Flexible working environment + 5 additional days of leave (KitKat Days)

Full-time, permanent opportunity for an Business Development Manager to join our dynamic Sales team in Parnell, Auckland.

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

17h ago

Listed eight days ago

Lead Skipper & Marine Operations Manager

at Hermitage Hotel

This is a Full time job

Aoraki Mount Cook, Canterbury

$95k - $110k, Staff Benefits, Affordable Rent

Unique experience and get to work with an amazing team
Live and work at Aoraki/ Mount Cook
Affordable rent where you can actually save

Unique experience and get to work with an amazing team
Live and work at Aoraki/ Mount Cook
Affordable rent where you can actually save

Lead Skipper with maritime operations management experience to deliver unforgettable guided trips on the Glacial Tasman Lake.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

8d ago

Listed thirteen hours ago

Head of Flying Operations

at Maroomba Airlines

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Newmarket, Auckland

Lead all flying operations across the Airline.
Shape flight operations capability, crew development & future growth of Airline.
Hold a CASA-approved key personnel position.

Lead all flying operations across the Airline.
Shape flight operations capability, crew development & future growth of Airline.
Hold a CASA-approved key personnel position.

Exciting opportunity for an experienced aviation leader to step into a senior role.

subClassification: Aviation ServicesAviation Services

classification: Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics(Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics)

13h ago

Listed two days ago

Restaurant Manager

at Wendys Hamburgers

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Be part of a team who "Cares Genuinely For People
Lead your own team - Build a strong, motivated team
Make an Impact Daily - Drive results and deliver great customer experiences

Be part of a team who "Cares Genuinely For People
Lead your own team - Build a strong, motivated team
Make an Impact Daily - Drive results and deliver great customer experiences

Success in this role requires strong leadership capability, commercial acumen, and the ability to perform in a fast-paced, high-energy environment.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Hospitality & Tourism(Hospitality & Tourism)

2d ago

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