Regional Manager - South Island

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

In this role you'll ensure that South Island region operates to the highest standard, achieving ‘world class' safety, service, cost and people outcomes.  With a national view, you'll be a Network leader and provide thought leadership and expertise that contribute to the national standardisation and efficiency of our Service Delivery operation. 

You'll be accountable for:

• Leading Area Managers across delivery operational targets and outcomes
• Holding key relationships with stakeholders and ensure key national initiatives and strategic programmes are implemented consistently across their region
• Advocating and role modelling the MOS and continuous improvement
• Thinking 'customer', role models our values and build a positive and inclusive culture, develops people (including right from the frontline)
• Bringing in other perspectives, works to the new operating model and has a strong focus on learning / continuous improvement

Mōu - About you

As an experienced people leader, you'll be used to operating at this level.  You'll enjoy motivating your teams and creating a productive and engaged culture. 

You'll couple this with

• Proven experience working in a senior leadership role within an operational environment  
• Strong background in setting strategy and budgets and ensuring the success of business performance  
• Proven excellence in people leadership and coaching  
• Good track record in building and sustaining strong, mutually beneficial working relationships  

Hiahia? - Interested? Further your career within the NZ Post whānau!

There's a story in every parcel.  Do you love being part of the story?  Continue your journey with us by applying today today, or to find out the full requirements of the role please download the JD available via the NZ Post intranet. If you require additional information, contact Michele Christie (Talent Partner) on 022 087 5195 

Applications for this position close on Sunday 19 October 2025 

All successful applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand and will be subject to a security check and reference checks.  Some of our roles may also require a credit check and/or a drug test. 

There's something really special about being part of the team here at NZ Post - Tukurau Aotearoa, who we are and what we stand for is grounded in our values.

We are proud to be Rainbow Tick certified and recognise the diversity and uniqueness of our workforce and reaffirm our commitment to create a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.