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Build your leadership career in one of New Zealand’s most beautiful regions. As Assistant Branch Manager at VTNZ Kerikeri, you will help lead branch operations, support a capable team and deliver safe, reliable service to customers.

This is a hands-on opportunity for an experienced team leader who takes initiative, enjoys solving problems and wants to make a visible difference every day.

About the role:
Working alongside the Branch Manager, you’ll help run the Kerikeri branch and keep the team, customers and day-to-day operations moving in the right direction. You’ll balance commercial performance with high standards of safety, service and care.  Responsibilities will include: 
  • Support the daily operation and performance of the Kerikeri branch
  • Lead by example, coach team members and help build a positive workplace culture
  • Help the branch achieve its financial and service targets
  • Deliver a consistent, professional customer experience
  • Maintain high standards of safety, quality and care
  • Identify smarter ways of working and support continuous improvement
  • Work autonomously while reporting to the Branch Manager based in Whangārei
  • Carry out vehicle inspections
What we’re looking for:
You’re a proactive, action-oriented leader who is confident in making decisions, supporting others and keeping standards high. You’ll bring:
  • Experience as a team manager, supervisor or leader
  • A strong customer focus and pride in delivering quality service
  • The ability to work toward branch targets and respond constructively to challenges
  • A commitment to safety and doing the right thing for customers and colleagues
  • Confidence in your existing expertise, alongside a willingness to learn and try new approaches
  • Ideally, you will already hold a CoF B inspection authority.   If you don't have your authority already, we can support you with training, provided you have worked full-time carrying out repairs and maintenance to all safety aspects of heavy motor vehicles for at least 4* years plus a minimum class 2 NZ drivers license or equivalent.

    *This can be reduced to 3 years with some qualifications - just ask!
Relocation assistance can be provided for applicants living outside of the Northland region.  ** Conditions apply.  

Working hours:
  • You'll be available to work 40 hours per week plus some rostered weekend work.
Apply Now:
Please apply online as we only accept online applications, however if you have any queries about this role, feel free to contact Rhonda on 027 335 8267 or email [email protected].

At VTNZ we value your unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. We are committed to an inclusive workplace for all team members.

We are screening applications as they come in, so please apply today.