Optimisation Manager Jobs in All Waikato, Job Vacancies - Apr 2026

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Infrastructure and Facilities Manager

at Cobb Vantress New Zealand Limited

This is a Full time job

Huntly, Waikato

Opportunity to make a real impact on site performance and systems
Work with a passionate, family focused team
Competitive remuneration package and development opportunities

Opportunity to make a real impact on site performance and systems
Work with a passionate, family focused team
Competitive remuneration package and development opportunities

Come join our team!

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

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Future Farm Insights Lead (Fixed Term)

at Gallagher

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Lake, Waikato(Hybrid)

Highly competitive package for the right candidate

High-impact fixed-term senior role shaping future ag-tech strategy
Global scope with travel to key agricultural markets
Hands-on customer insight – not theoretical work

High-impact fixed-term senior role shaping future ag-tech strategy
Global scope with travel to key agricultural markets
Hands-on customer insight – not theoretical work

Lead farmer insight work to uncover unmet needs, translate into a future farm vision, and shape data, product and go-to-market strategy.

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

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Listed two days ago

Production Manager

at Recruitnet Consulting Group Ltd

This is a Full time job

Te Rapa, Waikato

Salary band based on experience

Own assembly production performance - deliver on output, efficiency, and targets
Apply Lean and assembly expertise to drive continuous improvement & optimisation
Monday - Friday | 37.5hour week

Own assembly production performance - deliver on output, efficiency, and targets
Apply Lean and assembly expertise to drive continuous improvement & optimisation
Monday - Friday | 37.5hour week

Lead a high-performing assembly manufacturing team in a global dairy tech business. Drive efficiency, safety, and continuous improvement.

Recruited byBrigitta Warren

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Clinical Product Optimisation - Procurement & Supply Chain

at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Implement commercial opportunities across Health New Zealand districts
Support clinical product optimisation aligned to national agreements
Partner with clinicians, suppliers, and internal stakeholders

Implement commercial opportunities across Health New Zealand districts
Support clinical product optimisation aligned to national agreements
Partner with clinicians, suppliers, and internal stakeholders

Contract Launch Manager converts national agreements into regional impact, driving savings, better patient outcomes and adoption of clinical products.

subClassification: Account & Relationship ManagementAccount & Relationship Management

classification: Sales(Sales)

2d ago

Listed ten days ago

Logistics & Despatch Manager - Artificial Breeding

at Livestock Improvement Corporation

This is a Full time job

Newstead, Waikato(Hybrid)

Great employee benefits

Lead LIC's national AB Logistics and Despatch: empower a 6-person team, optimise routes, drive data-led delivery, and support dairy futures across NZ.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

10d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Regional Manager

at KINGS RECRUITMENT LTD

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Waikato

$150K-$200K neg on exp + Co car + health insurance

Lead Tauranga, Rotorua and Hamilton branches in a hands-on Regional Manager role
Drive operational performance, team culture and capability and regional growth
Excellent career step or senior leadership opportunity - $150K - $200K

Lead Tauranga, Rotorua and Hamilton branches in a hands-on Regional Manager role
Drive operational performance, team culture and capability and regional growth
Excellent career step or senior leadership opportunity - $150K - $200K

Regional leadership role overseeing 3 branches. Drive operational performance & shape regional growth within a respected Kiwi service industry leader.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

24d ago

Listed twelve days ago

General Manager

at Progressive Group

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

$160,000 – $180,000 per year

Rare opportunity to develop an established niche export company
Opportunity for growth in a dynamic environment
Stamp your mark as a leader outside of a corporate environment

Rare opportunity to develop an established niche export company
Opportunity for growth in a dynamic environment
Stamp your mark as a leader outside of a corporate environment

GM to take a small export engineering company to a great export company

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

12d ago

Listed seven days ago

Cluster Solution Specialist - Performance Plans

at Asset Recruitment Ltd

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Competitive salary + attractive incentive scheme

Active participation and contribution to cluster initiatives
Understanding of the dairy industry & dairy farmers, seasonality etc
Vehicle allowance + mobile phone + discounted health insurance

Active participation and contribution to cluster initiatives
Understanding of the dairy industry & dairy farmers, seasonality etc
Vehicle allowance + mobile phone + discounted health insurance

Work and influence locally, be part of a regional team, (Asia Pacific) and collaborate and contribute to a Global Strategy deployment.

subClassification: Agronomy & Farm ServicesAgronomy & Farm Services

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

7d ago

Listed two days ago

Strategy Manager

at Waikato Waters Limited

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

An analytical thinker who can move between complex data and clear narrative?
Are you a skilled facilitator who can run planning processes at executive level?
Competitive remuneration + health insurance + hybrid working

An analytical thinker who can move between complex data and clear narrative?
Are you a skilled facilitator who can run planning processes at executive level?
Competitive remuneration + health insurance + hybrid working

Own Waikato Waters long-term strategic direction by leading the development of our water services strategy and key organisational strategies.

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

2d ago

Listed two days ago

Branch Manager - Hamilton

at New Zealand Couriers

This is a Full time job

Melville, Waikato

Salary + car + bonus + health insurance

Lead day-to-day operational performance
Drive safety, service excellence, and continuous improvement
Development opportunities as part of the Freightways Group

Lead day-to-day operational performance
Drive safety, service excellence, and continuous improvement
Development opportunities as part of the Freightways Group

Lead daily operations, drive service excellence, and manage a team to achieve business growth

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

2d ago

Listed twenty two days ago

Infrastructure and Facilities Manager

at Cobb Vantress New Zealand Limited

This is a Full time job

Huntly, Waikato

Opportunity to make a real impact on site performance and systems
Work with a passionate, family focused team
Competitive remuneration package and development opportunities

Opportunity to make a real impact on site performance and systems
Work with a passionate, family focused team
Competitive remuneration package and development opportunities

Come join our team!

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

22d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Project Manager

at Manukora

This is a Full time job

Te Aroha, Waikato

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subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

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

16d ago

Listed fourteen hours ago

Account Manager

at Ecolab Pty Ltd

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Waikato(Remote)

Fantastic opportunity, where you can make a difference
Client facing position with technical service focus
Company vehicle provided

Fantastic opportunity, where you can make a difference
Client facing position with technical service focus
Company vehicle provided

Fantastic opportunity to work with Ecolab's Food & Beverage manufacturing customers in the Eastern Waikato, Bay of Plenty, and Coromandel regions.

subClassification: Account & Relationship ManagementAccount & Relationship Management

classification: Sales(Sales)

14h ago

Listed nineteen hours ago

Future Farm Insights Lead (Fixed Term)

at Gallagher

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Lake, Waikato(Hybrid)

Highly competitive package for the right candidate

High-impact fixed-term senior role shaping future ag-tech strategy
Global scope with travel to key agricultural markets
Hands-on customer insight – not theoretical work

High-impact fixed-term senior role shaping future ag-tech strategy
Global scope with travel to key agricultural markets
Hands-on customer insight – not theoretical work

Lead farmer insight work to uncover unmet needs, translate into a future farm vision, and shape data, product and go-to-market strategy.

subClassification: Strategy & PlanningStrategy & Planning

classification: Consulting & Strategy(Consulting & Strategy)

19h ago

Listed thirteen days ago

Engineering Team Leader - Water Treatment

at Lutra

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

$125,000 – $160,000 per year + annual bonus

Experienced Senior Process Engineers with Leadership Experience - this is the role for you! Competitive salaries, annual bonus, and an excellent team!

subClassification: Water & Waste EngineeringWater & Waste Engineering

classification: Engineering(Engineering)

13d ago

Listed ten days ago

Supply Chain Manager - Artificial Breeding

at Livestock Improvement Corporation

This is a Full time job

Newstead, Waikato(Hybrid)

Great employee benefits and flexible work options

Lead LIC’s end-to-end AB supply chain to unite demand, delivery and field teams — driving service excellence for NZ farmers in a values-led co‑op.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

10d ago

Listed nine days ago

Agricultural Analyst

at Pāmu

This is a Full time job

Taupo Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

Ongoing training and development
Competitive salary, health and life Insurance
Flexible working between home and office

Ongoing training and development
Competitive salary, health and life Insurance
Flexible working between home and office

Be a key player in driving the success of our commercial and optimisation efforts

subClassification: OtherOther

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

9d ago

Listed twenty eight days ago

Manufacturing Manager (VSL)

at Sealed Air (New Zealand) Ltd

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Te Rapa, Waikato

Global Packaging Company
Career Development Opportunities
Competitive Salary Package

Global Packaging Company
Career Development Opportunities
Competitive Salary Package

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Manager to lead safe, efficient, and high‑quality manufacturing operations across our Hamilton facility.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

28d ago

Listed sixteen days ago

Programme Manager, Performance and Improvement, Waikato

at Health New Zealand - Te Whatu Ora

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Waikato Hospital
Permanent, full-time role (1.0 FTE, 80 hours per fortnight)
We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive

Waikato Hospital
Permanent, full-time role (1.0 FTE, 80 hours per fortnight)
We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive

The role supports high quality, sustainable healthcare delivery through strong performance frameworks and effective cross sector collaboration.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Healthcare & Medical(Healthcare & Medical)

16d ago

Listed nine days ago

Branch Manager

at CARTERS

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Competitive Base+ Incentives + Vehicle & Benefits!

Autonomy to manage and lead, with full responsibility for P&L
7.5% Benefits Package, Superannuation, Health, Life & Disability Insurance
Backed by the best building partner in the market

Autonomy to manage and lead, with full responsibility for P&L
7.5% Benefits Package, Superannuation, Health, Life & Disability Insurance
Backed by the best building partner in the market

Full autonomy to lead & develop your own team, manage P&L, drive sales, operations & process improvement while managing customer relationships.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Sales(Sales)

9d ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Contract Manager

at OCS Limited

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Grow and strengthen client partnerships across the Waikato region
Lead operational excellence and deliver high‑quality service outcomes
Join a supportive nationwide team committed to unity, trust, and empowerment

Grow and strengthen client partnerships across the Waikato region
Lead operational excellence and deliver high‑quality service outcomes
Join a supportive nationwide team committed to unity, trust, and empowerment

Lead contract performance and client relationships for OCS in Hamilton, ensuring high-quality service delivery across key sites.

subClassification: Contracts ManagementContracts Management

classification: Construction(Construction)

21d ago

Listed twenty four days ago

Sales Manager - Separation Technologies (Oceania Region)

at KINGS RECRUITMENT LTD

Expiring soon

This is a Full time job

Hamilton, Waikato

$140K–$160K + car allow + 25% STI + many benefits

Hands-on sales leadership with strong customer engagement across the region
Drive growth of NZ & Australian F & B Production & Processing & Pharma sectors
Excellent remuneration, leadership autonomy and world-class technology portfolio

Hands-on sales leadership with strong customer engagement across the region
Drive growth of NZ & Australian F & B Production & Processing & Pharma sectors
Excellent remuneration, leadership autonomy and world-class technology portfolio

Commercial Sales Leadership role driving Separation Technologies growth across NZ & Australia. Lead an experienced team and shape regional strategy.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Sales(Sales)

24d ago

Listed eighteen hours ago

Senior Logistics & Export Compliance Specialist — Petfood Manufacturing Plant

at The Barkery Limited

Be an early applicant

This is a Full time job

Huntly, Waikato

$70,000 – $80,000 per year

Senior Logistics & Export Compliance Specialist — Petfood Manufacturing Plant (New Zealand). Lead logistics for a petfood manufacturing site.

subClassification: Production, Planning & SchedulingProduction, Planning & Scheduling

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

18h ago

Listed twenty one days ago

Customer Experience Manager

at Waikato Waters Limited

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato(Hybrid)

Don't just manage the journey; re-engineer it!
Join a values-led organisation where people and community really matter.
Competitive remuneration + health insurance + hybrid working

Don't just manage the journey; re-engineer it!
Join a values-led organisation where people and community really matter.
Competitive remuneration + health insurance + hybrid working

Come spearhead, conquer, and brag about it later! Be Waikato Waters customer champion - own the design of our customer service strategy.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

21d ago

Listed five days ago

Operations / Site Manager

at Somerset Farms

This is a Full time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

Operations management
Dynamic
Team

Operations management
Dynamic
Team

This is an exciting opportunity that doesn't come up often! We are looking for an Operations / Site Manager to run our fresh food processing factory.

subClassification: ManagementManagement

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

5d ago

Listed eight days ago

General Manager Transformation

at Hobson Leavy

This is a Full time job

Waikato

Partner with CEO to drive strategy, growth and performance
Shape digital and business change in a values-led organisation
Strengthen performance and continuous improvement culture

Partner with CEO to drive strategy, growth and performance
Shape digital and business change in a values-led organisation
Strengthen performance and continuous improvement culture

Lead enterprise transformation for iwi-owned investment group, driving strategy execution, growth and performance across diverse commercial portfolio

subClassification: General/Business Unit ManagerGeneral/Business Unit Manager

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

8d ago

Listed three days ago

DIGITAL MARKETING SPECIALIST

at Bettle & Associates

This is a Part time job

Hamilton Central, Waikato

From our office overlooking the Waikato River, run paid campaigns, analyse performance, grow brands in a fast-paced agency. Previous experience vital.

subClassification: Digital & Search MarketingDigital & Search Marketing

classification: Marketing & Communications(Marketing & Communications)

3d ago

Listed eighteen days ago