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

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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)

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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)

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Listed two days ago

General Manager - Operations - NZ

at Fusion Partners Limited

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

High Influence & Impact - reporting to the NZ CEO
Lead their largest NZ team and join a sector going places!
Annual Salary + STI and Benefits

High Influence & Impact - reporting to the NZ CEO
Lead their largest NZ team and join a sector going places!
Annual Salary + STI and Benefits

Join this successful, established business, with all the benefits of an ANZ business, with a strong growth plan and direction driven by NZ for NZ.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Distribution Operations Manager | DAILY BREAD

at Dough Boys Ltd trading as Daily Bread

This is a Full time job

New Lynn, Auckland

$90,000 – $120,000 per year

Be part of a growing bakery brand with big plans and a loyal following
Own the flow of goods – from deliveries in to fresh bread out the door
Lead systems improvements and process transformation

Be part of a growing bakery brand with big plans and a loyal following
Own the flow of goods – from deliveries in to fresh bread out the door
Lead systems improvements and process transformation

Senior leadership role leading Daily Bread’s distribution transformation, hybrid model build & operational growth journey.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

2d ago

Listed two 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)

2d ago

Listed fifteen hours ago

ECE Regional Manager

at New Shoots Children's Centres

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$125 - $130k
Supportive senior leadership team
Growth and development

$125 - $130k
Supportive senior leadership team
Growth and development

Join our amazing senior leadership team, guiding, influencing, and supporting our Centre Directors.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

15h ago

Listed eight days 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)

8d ago

Listed fifteen days ago

Head of Commercial Delivery

at Smart Environmental

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Lead the end to end delivery of major commercial and operational programmes
Partner with the GM Commercial and operational leaders
Work at the intersection of strategy and execution

Lead the end to end delivery of major commercial and operational programmes
Partner with the GM Commercial and operational leaders
Work at the intersection of strategy and execution

This newly created leadership role focuses on turning commercial growth into safe, reliable and scalable operational delivery.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

15d ago

Listed seven 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)

7d ago

Listed nine hours ago

Operations Manager

at Paragon Recruitment Limited

This is a Full time job

Mount Eden, Auckland

Lead the operations of a high-performing, growing, fire protection business where quality, safety, and pride in workmanship come first

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Trades & Services(Trades & Services)

9h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

General Manager - SeaLink Logistics

at SeaLink Travel Group

This is a Full time job

East Tamaki, Auckland

Senior level accountability with real influence
Competitive remuneration
Purpose‑driven organisation with safety and teamwork at its core

Senior level accountability with real influence
Competitive remuneration
Purpose‑driven organisation with safety and teamwork at its core

Lead logistics operation, drive performance, safety and commercial growth through strong leadership, operational excellence and team capability.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

13d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Operations Manager

at FSG Wealth Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Opportunity to make the role your own
Long established and successful business
Experienced and future focused owner

Opportunity to make the role your own
Long established and successful business
Experienced and future focused owner

This role isn’t about keeping things running, it’s about driving our evolution. Helping to turn an established business into a future lead advisory.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Banking & Financial Services(Banking & Financial Services)

28d ago

Listed eight days 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)

8d ago

Listed seventeen days ago

General Manager

at A-Ward Ltd

Immediate start

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

$180,000 – $220,000 per year

Autonomy to drive operational excellence and technological advancements.

Autonomy to drive operational excellence and technological advancements.

Lead strategic growth across manufacturing, & innovative technology initiatives. Competitive salary, benefits, and career advancement opportunities.

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

17d ago

Listed five hours ago

Operations Lead

at Positive People

Be an early applicant

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)

5h ago

Listed six days ago

Operations Manager

at Robert Walters

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

Unique senior leadership opportunity within a highly regarded ECE service
Broad, relational and highly influential operational role
Free carparking, wellbeing support and excellent staff benefits

Unique senior leadership opportunity within a highly regarded ECE service
Broad, relational and highly influential operational role
Free carparking, wellbeing support and excellent staff benefits

Join Kids' Domain as Operations Manager, overseeing compliance, finance, payroll, ICT and admin to keep operations smooth and compliant.

subClassification: Teaching - Early ChildhoodTeaching - Early Childhood

classification: Education & Training(Education & Training)

6d ago

Listed one day ago

GM Operations

at Farrow Jamieson Ltd

This is a Full time job

Auckland

Lead multi-site FMCG manufacturing and supply chain operations
Drive operational excellence, culture and strategic growth
Influence a high-performing business with national reach

Lead multi-site FMCG manufacturing and supply chain operations
Drive operational excellence, culture and strategic growth
Influence a high-performing business with national reach

Senior operational leadership role overseeing manufacturing, warehousing, engineering and logistics within a complex FMCG environment.

Recruited byIain Macgibbon

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

1d ago

Listed one day ago

Independent member - Digital Delivery and Operations Technical Advisory Group

at Ministry for the Environment

This is a Casual/Vacation job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Remote)

Join the Digital Platform Delivery and Operations Technical Advisory Group for the Programme and provide specialised advice.

subClassification: Board AppointmentsBoard Appointments

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

1d ago

Listed seven hours ago

Head of People, Finance and Operations

at Oxfam Aotearoa

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Lead People, Finance and Operations and Oxfam Aotearoa
Shape strategy and organisational performance as part of the SLT
Strengthen systems, governance and organisational capability

Lead People, Finance and Operations and Oxfam Aotearoa
Shape strategy and organisational performance as part of the SLT
Strengthen systems, governance and organisational capability

Lead people, finance and operations at Oxfam Aotearoa as part of the SLT driving strategy, capability and organisational impact.

subClassification: COO & MDCOO & MD

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

7h ago

Listed one day 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)

1d ago

Listed six days ago

Operations Manager

at Pathlab

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Broad impact, local presence – based in Tauranga or Hamilton
Highly influential role, exciting scope & no two days are ever the same
Shape the future of essential diagnostic laboratory services

Broad impact, local presence – based in Tauranga or Hamilton
Highly influential role, exciting scope & no two days are ever the same
Shape the future of essential diagnostic laboratory services

Operational Excellence at one of Aotearoa’s most innovative diagnostic laboratories

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

6d ago

Listed ten days ago

Executive General Manager: Transformation & Technology

at Potentia

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Hybrid)

Lead full transformation for critical national tech infrastructure
Modernise delivery systems, technology & AI/Data capability
Build new operating engine to enable transform at scale

Lead full transformation for critical national tech infrastructure
Modernise delivery systems, technology & AI/Data capability
Build new operating engine to enable transform at scale

Lead the change through AI, data, delivery & tech capability transformation, shaping the next phase of this household name national tech powerhouse

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

10d ago

Listed three days ago

Executive Director

at McLaren Recruitment – in business since 1989

This is a Part time job

Wellington Central, Wellington(Remote)

Competitive pay + Remote + Flexi Part-time hours

Visible, hands-on leader driving operational delivery, outcomes and impact
National peak body advancing health equity, innovation & excellence
Part-time, 30 hours over 4 days. Work remotely anywhere in NZ.

Visible, hands-on leader driving operational delivery, outcomes and impact
National peak body advancing health equity, innovation & excellence
Part-time, 30 hours over 4 days. Work remotely anywhere in NZ.

Shape the future of speech-language therapy in Aotearoa NZ. Lead strategy, governance support & professional standards for a respected national body.

Recruited byNgan Nguyen

subClassification: CEOCEO

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

3d ago

Listed two days ago

Operations Manager

at Pathlab

This is a Full time job

Tauranga South, Bay of Plenty

Broad impact, local presence – based in Tauranga or Hamilton
Highly influential role, exciting scope & no two days are ever the same
Shape the future of essential diagnostic laboratory services

Broad impact, local presence – based in Tauranga or Hamilton
Highly influential role, exciting scope & no two days are ever the same
Shape the future of essential diagnostic laboratory services

Operational Excellence at one of Aotearoa’s most innovative diagnostic laboratories

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

2d ago

Listed fourteen days ago

General Manager - Operations Delivery and Enablement

at Oranga Tamariki - Ministry for Children

This is a Full time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland

235,660 to 260,800 depending on experience

leadership position reporting directly to the Deputy Chief Executive
enable and support frontline practice
Fixed term or secondment 12 months

leadership position reporting directly to the Deputy Chief Executive
enable and support frontline practice
Fixed term or secondment 12 months

We are seeking an experienced and values‑driven senior leader to step into the role of General Manager – Operations Delivery & Enablement.

subClassification: GovernmentGovernment

classification: Government & Defence(Government & Defence)

14d ago

Listed ten days ago

Chief Executive Officer

at Pukeko Rental Managers

This is a Part time job

Auckland CBD, Auckland(Remote)

Lead the Next Phase of Growth for a Respected NZ Franchise Brand
Work Alongside a Highly Respected Founder
Build, Shape & Influence the Future of the Business

Lead the Next Phase of Growth for a Respected NZ Franchise Brand
Work Alongside a Highly Respected Founder
Build, Shape & Influence the Future of the Business

Lead the growth and future of a respected NZ franchise business alongside a highly regarded founder and strong national network.

subClassification: CEOCEO

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

10d ago

Listed thirteen days ago

General Manager

at Allerton Recruitment

This is a Full time job

Cambridge, Waikato

Well established business
Leadership role
Competitive remuneration with equity option

Well established business
Leadership role
Competitive remuneration with equity option

We are seeking a GM to take ownership of operations, strengthen leadership capability and help shape the next stage of the our clients business growth

subClassification: OtherOther

classification: Construction(Construction)

13d ago

Listed twenty two days ago