North Island Warehouse & Distribution Manager

North Island Warehouse & Distribution Manager

The North Island Warehouse & Distribution Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for WineWorks’ warehouse and distribution functions across Auckland and Hawke's Bay. This role is designed for a dynamic leader who is ready to step beyond single-site management and take ownership of a broader, more complex network. 

This role has overall responsibility for managing a large Warehouse and Distribution Team from receipt of packaging materials, picking and delivery to the line, finished goods storage and dispatch while maintaining a safety-first culture. This position will manage the operations of 7 warehouses spread across our side-by-side facilities in both Auckland and Hawke's Bay.

Key Responsibilities

• Strong people leadership capability with experience managing teams in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment. 
• Practical understanding of warehousing technology, inventory systems, automation and continuous improvement frameworks. 
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical skillset. 
• Knowledge of relevant legislations (e.g. H&SE Act, Employment Law, NZ Traffic Law).
• Thorough understanding of Health and Safety in the Workplace.
• Proven experience leading warehouse or distribution operations at scale.
• 3-5yrs experience at a management level in a fast-moving dynamic commodity warehousing environment having worked in a FMCG industry. 

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive salary package aligned with your skills and experience.
• Learn and develop in an exciting and dynamic business for one of New Zealand’s key growth industries.
• Be part of a supportive and collaborative Plant Leadership Team.

WineWorks is a passionate and driven team of experts supporting New Zealand wine to shine, as we are here for the client. We’re sustainability focused! With being Toitū Certified we are committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and climate. 

Applications close Friday, 24th April 2026

TO APPLY visit wineworks.co.nz/careers and submit the online application form with a current CV and cover letter. Only apply if you are a NZ Citizen or have Permanent Residency.

Find out more about our company, what we care about and how we do things at www.wineworks.co.nz

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