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Posted 28 July, 2026

Team Leader

Sime Motors NZ
Auckland, AUK, NZ Full Time
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Job Description

Company : Sime Darby Transport (NZ) Ltd Join a team that keeps New Zealand moving. At our Wiri Distribution Centre, every part we dispatch helps keep our customers' businesses moving. As our Warehouse Team Leader, you'll lead a team responsible for ensuring products are received, picked, packed, and dispatched safely, accurately, and on time. This is a hands‑on leadership role where you'll motivate your team, drive operational excellence, and foster a positive team culture while maintaining exceptional customer service standards. Location: Wiri, Auckland. Reporting to: Distribution Manager. Hours: Monday to Friday | 7:30am – 5:00pm. What you'll be doing Providing day‑to‑day leadership, coaching, and direction to permanent team members and temporary staff. Supervising and ensuring accurate picking, packing, and dispatch of customer orders, ensuring daily operational targets are achieved and all warehouse transactions are processed accurately. Managing daily order flow to achieve same‑day shipping wherever possible. Acting as the first point of escalation for urgent or non‑routine customer requests, including priority freight and special deliveries. Supporting stock management activities, stock accuracy, and annual stocktakes. Representing the company professionally while delivering outstanding customer service by communicating with customers (face‑to‑face & email). What we're looking for Previous experience leading or supervising a warehouse or distribution team. Strong knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and warehouse operations. Excellent organisational skills with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail. Good computer skills, including Microsoft Office. Strong communication and problem‑solving skills. High levels of numeracy and the ability to work accurately under pressure. A commitment to workplace health and safety. An OSH Forklift licence - Reach, Stock‑picker & Counterbalance (highly desirable). Above all you will be a team player who understands embraces our company values – Act with Integrity, Care for All, Win Together. We offer you Company benefits Competitive rate (reviewed annually). Comprehensive privileges programme that includes discount purchasing across 100+ retailers & company‑wide discounts. Ongoing training and development opportunities, including paid study leave. Special leave allowances to support a healthy work‑life balance. Regular team events and a great workplace culture. We're proud of our team culture We're proud of our team culture because it's built on a desire for everybody to fulfil their potential. Your new company In New Zealand, Sime Motors imports, distributes, sells and services a wide range of the world’s premium truck, transport and passenger vehicle brands. We also offer used vehicles and leasing solutions. Our New Zealand group represents over 22 brands and employs 1000 people. Together, we deliver the best products and solutions to help New Zealand move and develop. You must have eligibility to work in New Zealand. The successful candidate must be able to pass a compulsory pre‑employment medical, drugs and alcohol assessment. We also conduct police, reference and right to work checks. Sime is a partner of choice for the world's best brands in the Automotive and Industrial Equipment sectors. We deliver sustainable value to our stakeholders through operational excellence, high performance standards and good corporate governance. Founded in 1910, Sime Darby Berhad today has a workforce of approximately 30,000 employees and a presence in 18 countries and territories across the Asia Pacific region. It is listed on the main market of Bursa Malaysia. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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