Operations Manager - Linehaul

About the company

Aramex is a globally recognized logistics and transport business, supporting major e-commerce brands and many local companies throughout New Zealand. Headquartered in Dubai and operating strongly across New Zealand, the company runs an extensive network that includes 17 regional franchises and more than 300 courier franchisees nationwide.

The organisation promotes teamwork, accountability, integrity, and ongoing improvement. It also describes itself as an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in age, culture, sexual orientation, and gender identity.

About the role

Aramex New Zealand is seeking an experienced operations leader to take ownership of the daily management of the national linehaul network. In this position, you will work alongside the National Linehaul Manager to support service delivery, safety, compliance, and commercial performance across the network.

The role centres on capacity management, contractor oversight, fleet and equipment compliance, and support for domestic freight operations within the Aramex NZ business.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the daily running of the Aramex NZ linehaul network while meeting service, cost, and compliance expectations.
• Assist the National Linehaul Manager with contractor management, including performance monitoring, incident follow-up, and compliance checks.
• Plan capacity, loads, and schedules across the network, including ferry-related movements.
• Oversee contractor drivers by checking approvals, licences, endorsements, logbooks, and performance where needed.
• Handle domestic freight work such as customer coordination, job pricing and negotiation, and operational execution.
• Provide guidance and operational oversight to RF-operated hubs and mini hubs.
• Manage company assets such as trailers, vehicles, and cages, including compliance, upkeep, and damage reporting.
• Ensure scanning, EROAD, and broader system compliance throughout the linehaul network.
• Drive health and safety practices and help maintain a strong safety-focused culture.
• Represent Aramex leadership values through day-to-day behaviour and decision-making.

Qualifications and experience

• At least 5 years of experience in transport and logistics.
• Practical forklift experience at a solid operational level.
• A Class 5 licence is preferred.

Skills and attributes

• Strong planning and coordination ability.
• Good organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Confidence working with different stakeholders.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-changing operational environment.

Benefits

• Access to career development support, including LinkedIn Learning and internal training options.
• Annual pay reviews aligned to role, performance, and market conditions.
• Company-funded life insurance for added peace of mind.
• An inclusive and collaborative workplace culture that values initiative and community.

Additional information

Adecco Recruitment is managing this hiring process on an exclusive basis.

For a confidential conversation about the role, contact Kieran Pancha on 022 122 6428 or email kpancha@adecco.co.nz.