Head of Logistics

About the Company

Our client is a nationwide, established freight and logistics provider operating a multi-site contract logistics network across New Zealand. The business has a strong reputation for delivery performance and is investing further in leadership capability as it grows.

The Role

You will take full accountability for the leadership and performance of a multi-site contract logistics network. You will drive consistent safety, service and operational outcomes while leading a sizeable leadership team and supporting commercial growth through tenders and customer engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end logistics performance across sites (AKL and CHC)
• Drive consistent achievement of safety, service and operational metrics
• Own site P&Ls, including cost control and productivity outcomes
• Inspire and develop a team of logistics leaders, and their teams
• Optimise labour planning, resourcing and overall work rate
• Maintain strong, trusted relationships with key customers
• Support solution design, tenders and RFP processes
• Drive continuous improvement and embed consistent operational standards

Key Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience leading multi-site contract logistics or 3PL/4PL operations
• Hands-on experience with enterprise WMS platforms, including system integration
• Demonstrated ability to lead leaders within a complex, multi-site environment
• Strong track record delivering service outcomes, cost control and P&L performance
• Solid commercial and customer experience, including contracts, SLAs and tenders
• Sound understanding of regulatory, safety and compliance requirements in logistics
• Tertiary qualification in logistics, supply chain or business preferred, not essential

What’s In It For You

This is a high-impact leadership role with genuine scale – responsibility for safety, service and commercial outcomes across a nationwide network. You will work in conjunction with a fantastic wider leadership team and have the autonomy to shape how the contract logistics function performs. For an experienced logistics leader who wants to step up and have real ownership and a broad, varied remit – this is a career-defining opportunity.

To be considered for this position, please submit your CV via the link below. For a confidential discussion, contact Joe Francis on 021 197 9121 or email ***email_hidden***.