Group Logistics Manager

We're seeking an experienced logistics professional and leader to play a critical role in Wellington's emergency management system.

Based in our Thorndon office, this position sits within WREMO's Operational Readiness and Response team and reports to the Manager, Regional Operational Readiness and Response.

This is a fixed term role until the end of December 2028.

About the role:

As the Group Logistics Manager, you'll lead the development and coordination of logistics capability and capacity across the region. You'll provide expert advice and thought leadership on logistics planning, procurement, and supply chain arrangements, ensuring the region is ready to deliver essential goods and services during emergencies.

In readiness, you'll design and implement improvements to logistics systems, processes, and frameworks that strengthen the region's operational resilience. In response, you'll lead the logistics function in the Emergency Coordination Centre (ECC) or support local Emergency Operations Centres (EOCs) to ensure the effective delivery of resources and logistics operations.

Skills and experience required:

• Strong technical knowledge and leadership experience in logistics, procurement, or supply chain management in an emergency setting.
• Proven ability to design and deliver effective logistics frameworks, systems, and plans.
• Experience working in or alongside emergency management, defence, or critical infrastructure sectors.
• Proven ability to motivate, develop, and support high-performing teams.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and coordination skills in high-stakes situations.
• Understanding of local government and the emergency management system.
• Demonstrated commercial and financial acumen with experience managing supply chain relationships.
• Understanding of or capability in te reo Māori and te ao Māori, aligned with Greater Wellington's Māori Capability Framework.
• Ability to assess regional logistics capacity, identify gaps, and develop strategies to strengthen readiness.
• Strong project management and planning skills with an ability to turn strategy into practical, workable processes.

What we offer:

• Work to suit your life and whānau with our flexible working policy.
• We'll encourage you to grow and prosper with a range of learning and development opportunities, internal secondments and career progression
• Your wellbeing is our priority - we'll provide medical and trauma insurance, support through our employee assistance programme or Manawa Ora providers, generous annual leave, along with Tangihanga leave and support
• We want you to have a sense of belonging, where you can reflect your personal and cultural identity in the way that you work.
• Social clubs, staff networks and a friendly and inclusive culture.

How to apply:

Greater Wellington and WREMO are proud to be a members of Te Uru Tāngata Centre for Workplace Inclusion. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and welcome the unique talent and experience you will bring to our team.

We are passionate about ensuring our recruitment processes are fair and equitable. Please let us know if you have any accessibility needs or adjustments that need to be made so we can offer a recruitment process that is more accessible to you.

Click on the Apply link to view the job description and to apply for the role with a cover letter and CV.

All applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand.

For further information, please contact Carrie McKenzie, Head of Operational Readiness and Response 021 357 564.

Applications close: 5.00pm, Sunday 22 November 2026. However, we will be shortlisting applications as they come in and will interview as soon as possible to secure the right person.

The remuneration for this position, inclusive of all benefits, is $101,548 to $152,322, with a midpoint of $126,935. Starting remuneration will depend on the skills and experience of the successful applicant.