Operations Assistant

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. Turners Group NZ Ltd is part of the Turners Automotive Group and we're very proud to have been helping Kiwi's buy and sell used vehicles for over 50 yearsand titled New Zealand's largest seller. Who would suit this role? We're seeking an experienced and motivated Operations Assistant to join our Napier team. This role is ideal for someone with a solid operational background who is ready to take the next step in their career by supporting the management of a small team while remaining actively involved in day-to-day operations. You’ll be comfortable working alongside a small team, assisting with workflow coordination, maintaining operational standards, and supporting management with the day to day running of the branch. You enjoy leading by example and are highly organised and have a proactive approach to getting things done. What does the role entail? This is a hands‑on position where you’ll spend time both supervising the team and actively contributing to the day‑to‑day operational workload. Assisting with the coordination and supervision of a small team of 3 operational staff Taking a hands‑on approach to operational activities, assisting the team with vehicle processing, yard presentation, and day‑to‑day workflow management Overseeing the processing of vehicles from procurement through to sales Administering vehicle safety reports and ensuring compliance Maintain high standards for yard presentation Assisting with other operational tasks as needed. What do we need from you? Full or Restricted driver's manual driver's licence Excellent written and verbal communication skills Customer focused and ability to relate to people of all backgrounds Legal right to work in NZ as defined by NZ immigration Ability to multitask Benefits of working at Turners A great Company Culture where people love what they do and truly enjoy coming to work every day Life Insurance cover and free online Will Kit Employee Share Offer Employee Assistance Programme Ongoing learning & development opportunities Team Bonus Watch the video below to check out what our people have to say about why they love working at Turners! Turners is an equal opportunities employer that encourages diversity in the workplace. If you want to learn more about working for Turners browse the link below to our People Page #J-18808-Ljbffr