Straight from employers' career sites

Team leader jobs in New Zealand.

83 open roles, 20 posted this week, most paying $77k to $143k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • Business operations2 days ago

    Team Leader Leasing

    Auckland Council · 1001-5000 employees

    A local government council providing planning and resource consent services for the Auckland region.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading leasing team · Coaching team members · Managing work programmes

    5+ yrsDegree or relevant tertiary qualification (law, property, business management) or equivalent experience; 5+ years property management and/or community engagement; 5+ years local government, change management, and business process improvement; proven people leadership.

    Retirement savings
  • Engineering3 days ago

    Engineering Team Leader Bridge and Structures

    KiwiRail · 1001-5000 employees

    A rail and shipping company connecting New Zealand through sustainable services.

    Middleton, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading engineering team · Providing technical guidance · Managing resources

    7+ yrsRelevant tertiary engineering qualification with Chartered status; 7-10 years professional engineering experience; asset management experience; valid NZ driver's licence; ability to pass drug and alcohol screening.

  • Manufacturing2 days ago

    Shift Team Leader

    Danone · 5001+ employees

    A global food company focused on bringing health through nutrition to as many people as possible.

    Auckland
    Full timeManages people

    Coordinating shift teams · Overseeing production operations · Collaborating with technicians

    3+ yrsExperience with automated manufacturing equipment; understanding of IWS or Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma; experience ensuring quality standards and managing incident reporting; experience supporting safety programs

    Parental leaveRetirement savings
  • Customer service2 days ago

    Guest Experience Team Leader

    Tourism Holdings Limited · 1001-5000 employees

    An iconic tourism destination home to the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, offering award-winning visitor experiences.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeContractMid levelManages people

    Leading guest service team · Coaching team members · Resolving guest issues

    Experience in customer service, sales, hospitality, travel, or retail at supervisory/team leader level; proven sales ability; conflict resolution and staff development skills; restricted driver's license or higher required.

  • Transport4 days ago

    Team Leader Real Time Operations

    Christchurch City Council

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full timeSeniorManages people

    Providing technical leadership · Introducing transport technology · Optimising the transport system

    Relevant management qualification or proven track record in people leadership and system optimisation; experience challenging the status quo

  • Project management3 days ago

    Herd Test Team Leader - Palmerston North/Manawatu

    Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC) · 1001-5000 employees

    A farmer-owned co-operative supporting herd improvement in New Zealand's dairy sector for over 115 years.

    Palmerston North, Manawatū-Whanganui
    RemoteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Leading team · Managing resources · Delivering customer service

    Current full driver licence, staff and team management experience, resource allocation experience, process focus, ISO environment experience, health and safety awareness, time management skills.

    Generous leave
  • Communications4 days ago

    Broadcast Channels Operator Team Leader

    Entain Australia & New Zealand

    Auckland
    $85k-$100k a yearFull timeManages people

    Leading broadcast operators · Coordinating broadcast channels · Creating team rosters

    At least 18 years old; formal people-leadership experience; live broadcasting, broadcast channel operations or similar control-room experience; broadcast workflow knowledge; roster, shift coverage or leave-arrangement experience; training, procedure or operational-documentation experience

    Generous leave
  • Maintenance and repair4 days ago

    Site Services Team Leader (27320)

    Fonterra · 5001+ employees

    A dairy manufacturing company operating in New Zealand.

    New Zealand
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Leading site services · Managing maintenance · Coordinating operations

    No explicit requirements stated.

  • Research and development4 days ago

    Laboratory Team Leader

    Ravensdown · 201-1000 employees

    A New Zealand co-operative combining science, technology and practical expertise to help farmers achieve better outcomes.

    Rolleston, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading laboratory operations · Coaching team members · Maintaining quality assurance

    5+ yrsTertiary qualification in Science or Leadership; 3+ years supervisory/leadership experience; 5+ years commercial laboratory experience; experience in ISO or IANZ-accredited lab; proficiency with analytical instrumentation (ICP, IC, FIA, NIR, HPLC, PCR); project management qualifications; pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

  • Hospitality5 days ago

    Food & Beverage Team Leader

    Skyline Enterprises

    Queenstown, Otago
    Full timeManages people

    Supervising food and beverage team · Ensuring excellent customer service · Improving guest satisfaction

    1+ yr1+ years supervisory experience in a high-volume restaurant, bar or events centre; current LCQ and Managers Licence; right to legally work in New Zealand

  • Hospitality5 days ago
    Walter Peak, Otago
    Full timeManages people

    Leading food and beverage attendants · Delivering guest service · Ensuring food safety standards

    1+ yrAt least 1 year in a Team Leader, Duty Manager or similar supervisory role; hospitality or food and beverage experience; barista and bar experience; legal right to work in New Zealand; currently based in Queenstown

  • Sales5 days ago

    Assistant Team Leader - Albany

    Flight Centre Travel Group · 5001+ employees

    A travel group that empowers team leaders to achieve sales targets and deliver excellent customer experiences.

    Albany, Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Leading team · Achieving sales targets · Resolving complaints

    Proven ability to lead by example in travel expert duties, exceptional communication, strong business understanding, and exceptional sales expertise with $180K TAC or above.

  • Project management6 days ago

    Policy Team Leader Roles in Building Systems Performance

    Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Wellington
    $132.4k-$160.5k a yearOnsiteFull timeContractSeniorManages people

    Leading policy teams · Coaching staff · Managing work programmes

    Proven experience delivering policy advice to Ministers, leading diverse teams, managing policy projects and Cabinet processes, and strong stakeholder engagement skills.

    Retirement savings
  • IT5 days ago

    Diagnostics Systems Team Leader

    Livestock Improvement Corporation (LIC) · 1001-5000 employees

    A farmer-owned co-operative supporting herd improvement in New Zealand's dairy sector for over 115 years.

    Hamilton, Waikato
    HybridFull timeMid levelManages people

    Leading technical team · Managing laboratory systems · Driving continuous improvement

    Proven experience leading technical teams and supporting business-critical systems; strong systems thinking and solution design; technical knowledge of applications, databases, and integrations; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience.

    Generous leave
  • Customer service6 days ago

    Reservations Team Leader

    Jack's Point · 11-50 employees

    A hospitality operation offering accommodation, golf, and dining experiences in Queenstown.

    Queenstown, Otago
    $31.00-$33.00 an hourOnsitePart timeMid levelManages people

    Managing reservations · Driving bookings · Coordinating group bookings

    2+ yrsAt least two years' reservations experience in a hotel/resort/premium accommodation, including senior agent or supervisory responsibility; experience with property management systems, channel managers, group bookings, and strong sales and communication skills.

  • Government6 days ago

    Policy Team Leader Roles in Building Systems Performance

    Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Wellington
    Full timeManages people

    Leading policy teams · Managing team priorities · Reviewing policy advice

    Experience delivering policy advice to Ministers; ability to lead diverse teams and mentor staff; experience managing policy projects, Cabinet processes and legislative processes

  • Agriculture6 days ago

    Biosecurity Team Leader

    Downer · 5001+ employees

    A leading provider of integrated services in Australia and New Zealand, planning, creating, and sustaining assets and infrastructure.

    Cromwell, Otago
    Full timeSeniorManages people

    Leading field teams · Controlling pest species · Recording site operations

    Rural-environment understanding; specialist pest plant or pest animal management experience; people-management skills; Class 1 full New Zealand driver licence; experience operating a 4 Wheel Drive, Light Utility Vehicle and/or motorcycle; high fitness; able to work away for extended periods; able to obtain CSL, Approved Handler and firearms licences.

  • Manufacturing6 days ago

    Thermal Dryer Team Leader

    Veolia | Australia & New Zealand

    Wellington
    Full timeManages people

    Overseeing dryer operations · Conducting safety audits · Coaching technicians

    5+ yrsMechanical/Electrical Diploma or Practising Certificate; 5+ years supervisory/team leadership in industrial plants; people management/coaching qualification; SCADA and process control experience; current Health and Safety certifications; hands-on thermal drying/high-temperature process experience; natural gas burner/combustion control knowledge; rotary dryer understanding; budget management experience; NZ right to work.

  • Supply chain and logistics9 days ago

    Team Member (Team Leader)

    Americold Logistics, LLC.

    Auckland
    Full timeManages people

    Leading warehouse team members · Coordinating warehouse activities · Maintaining safety standards

    3+ yrs3–4 years’ experience in a Team Leader role in a warehouse, logistics, distribution or cold storage environment; ability to lead, coach and develop warehouse teams; experience using warehouse management systems and computer applications; flexibility to work varying shifts, weekends and overtime when required

    Parental leave
  • Supply chain and logistics8 days ago

    Team Member (Team Leader)

    Americold · 5001+ employees

    A global provider of temperature-controlled infrastructure and logistics, connecting producers to retailers.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Leading warehouse team · Coordinating receiving and dispatch · Ensuring safety and accuracy

    3+ yrs3-4 years' experience in a Team Leader role in warehouse, logistics, distribution or cold storage; proven leadership and coaching skills; warehouse management system experience; forklift licence preferred; flexibility for varying shifts, weekends and overtime.

    Parental leave
  • Allied health11 days ago

    Team Leader Microbiology

    ALS · 5001+ employees

    A global leader in testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in a wide range of industries.

    Hamilton, Waikato
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Leading laboratory team · Coordinating workflows · Ensuring quality results

    3+ yrsProven experience in commercial food microbiology laboratory, 3-5 years lab experience including leadership, relevant tertiary science qualification preferred, strong leadership and communication skills, eligibility to work in New Zealand.

  • Engineering11 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Drafting structural designs · Detailing steel structures · Mentoring drafting staff

    Experience in structural drafting and detailing across steel and reinforced concrete structures; capability using Revit; background in complex or industrial projects such as substations, energy, or heavy infrastructure; experience mentoring and improving drafting efficiency and quality; ability to own workload and deliver projects

  • Research and development11 days ago
    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full timeManages people

    Leading water ecology teams · Providing scientific leadership · Building stakeholder partnerships

    5+ yrsBachelor's degree in a water-related discipline with a strong ecology component; 5 years' professional experience in water resource assessment with a Master's degree or 10 years with a Bachelor's degree

  • Manufacturing12 days ago

    Operations Team Leader

    The Arnott's Group · 1001-5000 employees

    A leading consumer goods company creating delicious moments through its portfolio of biscuit brands.

    Newmarket, Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Leading production teams · Driving safety culture · Improving operational performance

    Proven leadership in food manufacturing, FMCG, production, or packaging; strong people leadership and team development; experience managing production targets and operational performance; data-driven analytical skills.

  • Manufacturing13 days ago

    Wairarapa Mill - Shift Team Leader

    Juken New Zealand · 201-1000 employees

    A leading New Zealand wood products manufacturer operating a production mill.

    Masterton, Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Leading production teams · Coordinating daily operations · Managing staffing needs

    Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or wood processing; previous leadership or supervisory experience; strong communication and decision-making skills; commitment to health and safety.

    Four-day week
  • Health and safety12 days ago
    Wellington
    $130k-$150k a yearFull timeManages people

    Leading monitoring programmes · Managing team resources · Planning service priorities

    People leadership experience; significant environmental monitoring or related experience; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent practical experience; understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Te Ao Māori or willingness to develop it; right to work in New Zealand

    Generous leave
  • Customer service12 days ago

    Customer Service / Sales Support Team Leader

    Gallagher · 5001+ employees

    A global insurance brokerage and risk management firm helping clients face risk with confidence.

    Hamilton, Waikato
    Full timeManages people

    Coaching team members · Handling customer enquiries · Processing partner orders

    4+ yrs4–5 years’ customer service or sales support experience; hands-on experience with Salesforce and other CRM systems

    Retirement savings
  • Social services12 days ago

    Team Leader Operations - Te Puna Wai

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full timeSeniorManages people

    Leading residential teams · Implementing safe practices · Ensuring staff training

    Experience managing teams and staff development in a shift or rostered work environment; right to work in New Zealand; able to meet Children’s Act 2014 background check criteria

About team leader jobs in New Zealand

There are 83 roles open for team leader jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 20 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

Of these, 81 full time, 1 part time and 3 hybrid or remote.

Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $77k to $143k a year.

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There are 83 roles open for team leader jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 20 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

How much do team leader jobs in New Zealand pay?

Where the ad shows a salary, most team leader jobs in New Zealand pay $77k to $143k a year. Not every ad shows one, so check each job, and use the Salary filter to see only the ones that do.

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