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We are looking for an experienced and motivated people leader to drive our Waikato SESTA Operation (Specialised School Transport Assistance). You will lead a team of casual and permanent Drivers who cover routes throughout Hamilton and Paeroa.

SESTA is a highly rewarding community service that we provide for the Ministry of Education, this service ensures the safe transport of over 300 students daily, from their front door to school, and home again.

Based at our office in Te Rapa, you will work collaboratively with our drivers, schools, parents, and the Ministry to deliver this service for our local communities.

The role:

• Leading the Waikato SESTA operation
• Managing and supporting your team of SESTA drivers
• Planning, rostering, and implementing runs to ensure optimum use of resources
• Administrative support and payroll duties
• Driver recruitment
• Regular performance monitoring of drivers & vehicles
• Ensuring overall compliance; adherence to legal requirements and contractual agreements

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience in a leadership role
• The ability to communicate and build relationships at all levels
• A drive for delivering a high level of customer service and safe specialised transport
• Problem solving skills
• Excellent verbal & written communication ability
• Tech savvy, and a willingness to adapt to new systems.
• Full NZ Driver's License (A Passenger Endorsement is required but we can assist in obtaining this)

What are we offering?

• Company vehicle, mobile phone, and laptop for business use
• Generous employee discounts across our wider group of companies
• Wellbeing benefits including free flu vaccinations and Employee Assistance Program
• Full induction with ongoing training and development, across the wider CCR team.

Who are we? Cross Country Rentals is more than just a rental company having a wide range of vehicles in the fleet and providing specialised transport services.

We are a kiwi, family owned and operated company with branches throughout New Zealand.

Transporting people is extremely important to us, taking students to and from school. Supporting our local community is a big part of what we've been doing for almost 100 years!

Our fleet has grown rapidly comprising over 2000 vehicles nationwide, from small cars to large trucks and everything in between.

Interested or want to know more? email: carliem@crosscountryrentals.co.nz

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

A pre-employment drug and alcohol test will be required as part of our recruitment process. All candidates for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit.


Applications Close: 17 Feb 2025