New Zealand Government Looking for Transport Coordinator at Manawatu District, Manawatu-Wanganui Full Time

Mō te tūnga | About the role

The Transport Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the servicing of lease vehicles and the efficient maintenance and serviceability of the vehicle fleet, along with the following:

• Scheduling the servicing and maintenance requirements for each vehicle;
• Maintaining current reports/registers on excel spreadsheets and databases in a range of areas such as fuel, vehicle loans and vehicle usage;
• Completing all vehicle compliance documentation;
• Coordinating internal (unit) transportation requirements;
• Receiving accident reports and maintaining an accurate and updated vehicle incident register; and
• Keeping the wider team informed of scheduling requirements through an updated Taskboard.

Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and Experience

Along with being an experienced administrator/coordinator who has a broad knowledge of light to heavy vehicle servicing and maintenance requirements, you will also bring the following:

• Vehicle administration and /or fleet management experience;
• Strong level of computer literacy within the MS Office Suite, especially with excel spread sheeting;
• Experience maintaining content on shared databases/ SharePoint; and
• A Full, clean drivers’ licence, additional licences or endorsements would be welcomed.

Mō mātou | About Us

The Deployable Health Organisation of the Joint Support Group (JSG) provides multifunctional health services to the New Zealand Defence Force both within New Zealand and overseas in support of all NZDF outputs. JSG is directly responsible for approximately 500 military health personnel and approximately 100 civilian health personnel.

Every hour of every day, 365 days of the year, the New Zealand Defence Force is contributing to the defence, security and well-being of Aotearoa / New Zealand. As a modern, professional military, it is our goal to maintain well trained, equipped and disciplined armed forces that can react to crisis at short notice.

Nōu te rourou | What’s in it for you

NZDF is an inclusive organisation that is open to flexible working arrangements and welcomes applications from people regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, age, beliefs/opinions, or family circumstances.

In return for your expertise, dedication and hard work, NZDF is offering remuneration reflective of your experience, along with:

• Great benefits for you and your family;
• Full time ongoing work;
• Fully funded life cover up to $300,000;
• Discounts Handbook for selected retail, entertainment and service providers;
• 5 weeks annual leave per year;
• Flexible working environment and positive culture;
• Opportunities for career development.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to Apply

To view the Position Description and to Apply, please use the links on this page. For further information, contact Te Aranga Matthews on 021 203 7825.

Please note:

• Applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug screening test prior to any offer of employment being made.
• If you are an existing NZDF employee (excluding contractors) you must apply through our Internal Vacancies site, via the HR Toolkit.
• We are currently reviewing our Vaccination policy covering civilian employees outside of the Auckland region and will liaise with successful candidates about our policy prior to commencement.

Applications close on Wednesday 22 June 2022.

Please note: Applicants must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand (NZ) and be able to obtain and maintain the required level of NZ Government security clearance for the position applied for. The minimum citizenship and residency criteria for security clearances to be granted by the NZ Defence Force are as follows:

Low level Security Clearance

• most preferably a NZ citizen, who has resided in this country continuously for at least the last five years, OR
• is a citizen of, and/or has resided continuously in one or more of the following countries for the last five years: either Australia, Canada, NZ, the United Kingdom (UK) or the United States of America (USA); and has a background history that is verifiable and can be assessed as appropriate by the NZ Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS) towards a recommendation of suitability for a security clearance at this level.

If you do not meet these minimum criteria, we will not be able to accept your application.