Improvement Jobs in New Zealand, Job Vacancies - May 2026

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Continuous Improvement Lead

This is a Full time job

$110,000 – $120,000 per year

• Opportunity to shape a newly created role and make a genuine impact
• Supportive family-owned culture with long-term focus and stability

• Opportunity to shape a newly created role and make a genuine impact
• Supportive family-owned culture with long-term focus and stability

If you are someone who enjoys improving systems, engaging people, and delivering meaningful operational change, we would love to hear from you.

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

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

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Manager - Organisational Quality, Assurance & Improvement

at Bishop – Values Led HR & Search Partner

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Lead improvement complementing compliance
Influence at Executive level
Work where outcomes genuinely matter

Lead improvement complementing compliance
Influence at Executive level
Work where outcomes genuinely matter

Executive leadership role driving organisational quality, risk, privacy and continuous improvement in a values-led disability sector organisation.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

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Listed two days ago

Continuous Improvement Lead

at Galantai Plastics

This is a Full time job

Glendene, Auckland

$110,000 – $120,000 per year

• Opportunity to shape a newly created role and make a genuine impact
• Supportive family-owned culture with long-term focus and stability

• Opportunity to shape a newly created role and make a genuine impact
• Supportive family-owned culture with long-term focus and stability

If you are someone who enjoys improving systems, engaging people, and delivering meaningful operational change, we would love to hear from you.

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

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

2d ago

Listed eleven hours ago

Business Improvement Lead – Member Services

at Southern Cross Health Society

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Lead and coach a high-performing improvement team
Deliver process, people, and technology improvements using data insights
Embed continuous improvement and drive sustainable, customer-focused change

Lead and coach a high-performing improvement team
Deliver process, people, and technology improvements using data insights
Embed continuous improvement and drive sustainable, customer-focused change

Lead business improvement to transform Member Services, driving smarter processes, better experiences, and sustained operational performance.

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Insurance & Superannuation(Insurance & Superannuation)

11h ago

Listed six days ago

Business Improvement Specialist, Service Delivery

at Enable New Zealand

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu

Lead initiatives that transform service delivery and performance
Drive measurable gains across cost, quality and productivity
Partner with leaders and teams to deliver impactful, sustainable improvements

Lead initiatives that transform service delivery and performance
Drive measurable gains across cost, quality and productivity
Partner with leaders and teams to deliver impactful, sustainable improvements

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Business Improvement Specialist, Service Delivery to lead continuous improvement initiatives...

subClassification: Management & SupportManagement & Support

classification: Call Centre & Customer Service(Call Centre & Customer Service)

6d ago

Listed three days ago

Business Process Improvement Specialist/ Associate Lead

at Talent – Specialists in tech, transformation & beyond

This is a Contract/Temp job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Hybrid working model
Highly collaborative team
Delivering meaningful change to a global organisation

Hybrid working model
Highly collaborative team
Delivering meaningful change to a global organisation

We're seeking a Senior Business Process Specialist with strong capability in business process improvement

subClassification: Management & Change ConsultingManagement & Change Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

3d ago

Listed eight days ago

Continuous Improvement & Change Integration Specialist

at UniMed

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury(Hybrid)

Flexible working arrangements
Two extra paid days off each year for your hauora.
Comprehensive Health Insurance from Day One

Flexible working arrangements
Two extra paid days off each year for your hauora.
Comprehensive Health Insurance from Day One

Join UniMed as a Continuous Improvement & Change Integration Specialist—drive change, boost efficiency and elevate member experience.

subClassification: Management & Change ConsultingManagement & Change Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

8d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Continuous Improvement & Integrated Management System Lead

at Resero NZ Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hastings Central, Hawkes Bay

A CI Lead who enjoys being close to the plant & seeing results. You'll partner with ops to deliver meaningful cost-out across the value chain.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

13d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Manager - Organisational Quality, Assurance & Improvement

at Bishop – Values Led HR & Search Partner

This is a Full time job

Christchurch Central, Canterbury

Lead improvement complementing compliance
Influence at Executive level
Work where outcomes genuinely matter

Lead improvement complementing compliance
Influence at Executive level
Work where outcomes genuinely matter

Executive leadership role driving organisational quality, risk, privacy and continuous improvement in a values-led disability sector organisation.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

15d ago

Listed eight days ago

Continuous Improvement & Change Integration Specialist

at UniMed

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Hybrid)

Flexible working arrangements
Two extra paid days off each year for your hauora.
Comprehensive Health Insurance from Day One

Flexible working arrangements
Two extra paid days off each year for your hauora.
Comprehensive Health Insurance from Day One

Join UniMed as a Continuous Improvement & Change Integration Specialist—drive change, boost efficiency and elevate member experience.

subClassification: Management & Change ConsultingManagement & Change Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

8d ago

Listed six days ago

Business Analyst / Operational Excellence & AI Enablement Consultant

at Quanton Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

$105,000 – $130,000 per year

We’re looking for a sharp, motivated Consultant to join our Auckland-based operational excellence and AI Advisory practice.

subClassification: Management & Change ConsultingManagement & Change Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

6d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

Continuous Improvement Manager

at NZ Post

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland(Hybrid)

Champion business & process improvement & business optimisation
Leadership role for an experienced Continuous Improvement practitioner
Strong focus on coaching

Champion business & process improvement & business optimisation
Leadership role for an experienced Continuous Improvement practitioner
Strong focus on coaching

Drive value for our business through delivery of targeted continuous improvement in safety, cost & service improvements across our network.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

17d ago

Listed eight days ago

Simplify (Continuous Improvements) Manager - New Plymouth

at Tegel

This is a Full time job

New Plymouth Central, Taranaki

Competitive salary + Medical and life insurance benefits + Kiwisaver 4%
Staff discounts on Tegel products + Leadership opportunity
Established, stable territory with strong brand recognition

Competitive salary + Medical and life insurance benefits + Kiwisaver 4%
Staff discounts on Tegel products + Leadership opportunity
Established, stable territory with strong brand recognition

We’re looking for a driven and collaborative SIMPLIFY! Manager (Continuous Improvements) to join our Regional Ops NI team and lead the next phase of o

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

8d ago

Listed two days ago

Business Process Analyst - Consulting

at The SYSDOC Group Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Join an award-winning global consultancy with a passion for innovation
Design and deliver the best process solutions for a range of clients
Work with a dynamic, expert-driven, high-energy team of the best in the industry

Join an award-winning global consultancy with a passion for innovation
Design and deliver the best process solutions for a range of clients
Work with a dynamic, expert-driven, high-energy team of the best in the industry

Join us as a business process consultant and drive transformation across NZ. Fixed-term and permanent roles are available in Auckland and Wellington.

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

2d ago

Listed one day ago

Manufacturing Lead

at ETEL Ltd

This is a Full time job

Avondale, Auckland

Own end-to-end production performance
Lead teams and drive continuous improvement
Convenient Avondale location with on-site parking

Own end-to-end production performance
Lead teams and drive continuous improvement
Convenient Avondale location with on-site parking

You are a confident and practical leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

1d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Continuous Improvement Lead

at Watties

This is a Full time job

Tomoana, Hawkes Bay

Competitive Salary + KiwiSaver + Bonus!

Opportunity to grow your Continuous Improvement & Manufacturing career!
Collaborative and dynamic work environment
Location: Tomoana, New Zealand

Opportunity to grow your Continuous Improvement & Manufacturing career!
Collaborative and dynamic work environment
Location: Tomoana, New Zealand

We are looking for a new Continuous Improvement Lead to join the Tomoana, New Zealand team at Watties!

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

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

22d ago

Listed one day ago

Operations Manager

at TriCab (Australia) Pty Ltd

This is a Full time job

Mangere Bridge, Auckland

Competitive base + profit share on offer

Real opportunities for career growth & autonomy to directly influence outcomes
Company income protection & life insurance
Attractive package with incentive scheme / profit share

Real opportunities for career growth & autonomy to directly influence outcomes
Company income protection & life insurance
Attractive package with incentive scheme / profit share

Exciting opportunity for experienced operations leader to make their mark, drive performance and take ownership of growing NZ operation.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

1d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Operations Improvement Specialist

at NZ Post

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Get involved with analysis of operational/sortation performance data & trends
Design and support the delivery of practical improvement plans
Join our team with a culture of continuous improvement

Get involved with analysis of operational/sortation performance data & trends
Design and support the delivery of practical improvement plans
Join our team with a culture of continuous improvement

Support site managers & operational leaders to enhance performance through data, insights & influence across National Processing.

subClassification: Analysis & ReportingAnalysis & Reporting

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

13d ago

Listed ten days ago

Programme Manager System Design, Planning and Improvement

at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

Lead transformative health programmes that improve equity, access, and outcomes across Aotearoa while driving meaningful system change

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

10d ago

Listed one day ago

DC Operations Manager

at Stellar Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Auckland(Hybrid)

Excellent remuneration on offer for the right cand

Lead DC performance, driving DIFOT and commercial outcomes
Build and develop high-performing teams and future leaders
Deliver results in 3PL, FMCG, or complex logistics environments

Lead DC performance, driving DIFOT and commercial outcomes
Build and develop high-performing teams and future leaders
Deliver results in 3PL, FMCG, or complex logistics environments

Lead a high-performing DC operation within a business known for strong service, innovation, and investing in its people. As part of the Senior Leaders

Recruited byJason Boot

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

1d ago

Listed twenty nine days ago

Quality, Food Safety & Continuous Improvement Specialist

at Florentines Patisserie

This is a Full time job

Mount Maunganui, Bay of Plenty

Hands‑on quality role combined with developing and maintaining the SQF system
Work across production, warehousing, sales and purchasing to solve problems
Great hours, no weekends, strong support and career growth in NZ business

Hands‑on quality role combined with developing and maintaining the SQF system
Work across production, warehousing, sales and purchasing to solve problems
Great hours, no weekends, strong support and career growth in NZ business

Join an established & fast growing food manufacturing company producing a range of premium cakes & desserts for the local and export markets

subClassification: Quality Assurance & ControlQuality Assurance & Control

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

29d ago•Expiring

Listed seventeen days ago

Operational Excellence Specialist

at NZ Post

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland(Hybrid)

Get involved in facilitating and leading problem-solving activity
Coaching and support focus to uplift operational excellence
Join a team that is passionate about continuous improvement

Get involved in facilitating and leading problem-solving activity
Coaching and support focus to uplift operational excellence
Join a team that is passionate about continuous improvement

Help drive a culture of Continuous improvement utilising CI methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma.

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

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

17d ago

Listed eight hours ago

Business Operations Support

at Communio Limited

This is a Full time job

Mount Wellington, Auckland

Come and work with a team of people who will value you, your skills and your sense of humour in a caring and respectful environment!

subClassification: Administrative AssistantsAdministrative Assistants

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

8h ago

Listed seven hours ago

Head of TPM

at Westland Milk Products

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Hornby, Canterbury

Deep knowledge in TPM pillars and continuous improvement methods
Strategic position leading transformation across multiple sites
Drive equipment reliability and operational efficiency

Deep knowledge in TPM pillars and continuous improvement methods
Strategic position leading transformation across multiple sites
Drive equipment reliability and operational efficiency

Lead the design and rollout of a Total Productive Maintenance programme across Yili Oceania.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

7h ago

Listed ten days ago

AI Transformation Leader

at Private Advertiser

This is a Full time job

Palmerston North Central, Manawatu(Remote)

Lead organisation-wide AI transformation in a growing EdTech business
Shape how teams work through AI-enabled processes and capability uplift
Work cross-functionally across development, ops, customer teams & leadership

Lead organisation-wide AI transformation in a growing EdTech business
Shape how teams work through AI-enabled processes and capability uplift
Work cross-functionally across development, ops, customer teams & leadership

Drive AI transformation in a growing EdTech business, leading practical AI adoption through faster workflows and new ways of working.

subClassification: Management & Change ConsultingManagement & Change Consulting

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

10d ago

Listed five hours ago

Operational Performance Lead

at Paragon Recruitment Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Dunedin Central, Otago

Step out of reactive operations into a high-impact role
Influence how work gets done across the network
Utilize your hands on, field or engineering operations background

Step out of reactive operations into a high-impact role
Influence how work gets done across the network
Utilize your hands on, field or engineering operations background

Are you passionate about efficiency and continuous improvement?

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Mining, Resources & Energy(Mining, Resources & Energy)

5h ago

Listed more than thirty days ago

Continuous Improvement Manager

at Winstone Wallboards

This is a Full time job

Tauriko, Bay of Plenty

Tauranga based, great culture & attractive salary
Part of Fletcher Building with solid future opportunities
Lead meaningful, site-wide improvement initiatives

Tauranga based, great culture & attractive salary
Part of Fletcher Building with solid future opportunities
Lead meaningful, site-wide improvement initiatives

Due to promotion, we're seeking a Continuous Improvement Manager to drive manufacturing excellence and site-wide performance at our Tauranga facility

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

30d+ ago•Expiring

Listed fourteen days ago

Senior Advisor Business Systems & Improvement

at New Zealand Qualifications Authority

This is a Full time job

Wellington Central, Wellington

Development and career progression opportunities

Development and career progression opportunities

The role leads business process improvement initiatives and supports the implementation of policy and system changes.

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

14d ago

Listed four hours ago

Assistant Demand Planner

at Sanitarium Health Food Company

This is a Full time job

Royal Oak, Auckland(Hybrid)

Sanitarium is a progressive and dynamic business that is New Zealand owned and produces New Zealand’s leading breakfast products

subClassification: Analysis & ReportingAnalysis & Reporting

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

4h ago

Listed twenty seven days ago

Process Engineer

at Endless Metals

This is a Contract/Temp job

Onehunga, Auckland

$90,000 – $100,000 per year

Be part of an exciting growing business full of opportunities
Be part of a great team who love a laugh while they work.
Come join us and learn about the exciting metal recycling industry!

Be part of an exciting growing business full of opportunities
Be part of a great team who love a laugh while they work.
Come join us and learn about the exciting metal recycling industry!

This is a unique opportunity to embed yourself in a hands-on industrial environment, apply your engineering knowledge, and make a real difference.

subClassification: Process EngineeringProcess Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

27d ago•Expiring

Listed nine days ago

Operations Improvement Analyst

at Intellihub

This is a Contract/Temp job

Newmarket, Auckland(Hybrid)

Hybrid role in Newmarket supporting work‑life balance
Troubleshoot and investigate system issues and incidents
Access to discounted health insurance, great workplace culture

Hybrid role in Newmarket supporting work‑life balance
Troubleshoot and investigate system issues and incidents
Access to discounted health insurance, great workplace culture

We are looking for an Operations Improvement Analyst to join us on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

subClassification: Business/Systems AnalystsBusiness/Systems Analysts

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

9d ago

Listed one day ago

Head of Service Operations

at Hunter Campbell Limited

This is a Full time job

Tauriko, Bay of Plenty

Beautiful offices in Tauriko

Culture built on hard work, good humour & people who take pride in what they do
Lead a strong, established team nationally
Great salary + company car

Culture built on hard work, good humour & people who take pride in what they do
Lead a strong, established team nationally
Great salary + company car

Join a family owned Kiwi business that is on an exciting growth trajectory

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

1d ago

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