We have an exciting opportunity for a great leader at our Gore Depot. This role is responsible for providing operational and people leadership ensuring that the depot is run safely and efficiently at all times and that our people are engaged and high performing. We provide essential services to the community through school transport services. We also undertake tourism & charter work across Gore and Southland.This role will lead a team of 60+ people including drivers, cleaners, a workshop and supervisors.About Us:Ritchies is one of Aotearoa New Zealand's leading passenger transport companies with a team of more than 2,000 people providing coach and charter services right across the country.We partner with regional councils and schools to supply public transport services as well as offering a range of bus and coach hire services to businesses and the general public. You would be joining us at an exciting time in Ritchies' history as we gear up to decarbonise our fleet and move to a more sustainable public transport model.About You:You're looking for a change, you want to work for a company that values your skills and work ethic and you're ready to make the move!You pride yourself on your customer service ethic and ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders professionally and promptly. You value strong and open working relationships and are successful at proactively managing scheduling for multiple offerings.You're an approachable and honest leader, that sees the value of developing staff and investing in them. You're an advocate for continuous improvement and hold confidentiality and integrity as some of your main attributes.Your Skills:Excellent communication & relationship management skillsTech savvyOperational management skillsGreat multi-tasker & ability to manage multiple prioritiesAstute problem solverExperience/understanding of the Public Transport sector (ideally)What you get:Supportive leadership teamFuel card with vehicle provided (t's and c's apply)To make a difference in your community by providing leadership in an essential public transport businessWe are an equal opportunities employer, that focuses heavily on Health and Safety. As such, our pre-employment checks include drug testing, Ministry of Justice checks and reference checking.Candidates for this position must have the right to work in New Zealand at the time of application.
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