[ref. d633921] Driver Manager

Company Description

Hall's is a fast-growing transport company specializing in refrigerated transport and logistics. We're well established across New Zealand, with a high profile and a focus on providing quality customer service.

Our committed drivers and teams represent typical New Zealand values and work hard to service our customers and 'deliver the goods'.

We’re proud of the work we do and passionate about making a real difference to people's lives.

At Hall's we want all our staff to go home safely every day. To help achieve this, we have a comprehensive Health and Safety Plan in place to protect us all, including pre-employment medicals and drug testing.

Job Description

We’re looking for an experienced and people-focused Driver Manager to lead our Palmerston North driver teams. You’ll be responsible for ensuring our drivers deliver safely, efficiently, and on time, managing performance, resource planning, and compliance while fostering a culture of teamwork and accountability.

Based at our Longburn depot, you’ll oversee day-to-day operations, ensure rosters and coverage are effective, manage compliance requirements, and support your team’s growth and development. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, logistics environment and has strong people management and planning skills.

• Lead and motivate a high-performing team of drivers across the Manawatu region.
• Manage daily operations, ensuring deliveries meet customer DIFOT and compliance standards.
• Oversee rosters, leave coverage, and resource planning to maintain smooth operations.
• Monitor and report on KPIs, driver performance, and operational costs.
• Ensure adherence to all Health & Safety, MPI, and transport compliance obligations.
• Support driver training, development, and performance management.
• Collaborate with Regional and Operations Managers to identify and implement process improvements.
• Maintain positive relationships with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors.

• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role within transport, logistics, or fleet management.
• 2+ years’ experience in a leadership or team management role.
• Strong understanding of transport operations, compliance, and driver management.
• Excellent organisational, time management, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Outlook).
• Proven ability to analyse KPIs and drive performance improvement.
• Committed to building a strong team culture based on safety, accountability, and customer service.

• Knowledge of the shipping and container industry.
• Experience with systems such as Truckmate or similar transport management software.
• Relevant tertiary qualification or industry training (e.g. Certificate/Diploma in Transport or Logistics).

Additional information

• Work in an environment that prides itself on keeping our people safe, in site and on the road
• The opportunity to work within a great team and culture
• A competitive salary
• Access to PERKS app - offering discounts in 40+ stores
• Discounted Southern Cross Healthcare
• Opportunities to extend your learning knowledge and skills
• A safety focused environment with all PPE Provided

If you think this sounds like the place for you, we'd love to hear from you! Hall's Group the home of cool jobs. www.halls.co.nz