Driver Performance Manager

• Christchurch or Timaru based
• New strategic & operational leadership role
• Design, lead & embed best-practice driver performance

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary + company vehicle (full personal use)
• Company phone & tools – Stay connected and equipped to lead effectively
• Leadership role – Shape and lead a national driver training and compliance function
• Career growth – Join a business that invests in leadership and development
• Health insurance – Available after 12 months of continuous service
• Long service recognition – Celebrate your loyalty with us
• Exclusive employee benefits – Discounts on fuel, tyres, and more

What the new role looks like:-

This is a pivotal new leadership role with dedicated responsibility for setting the standard for driver capability, training excellence, and compliance across Hilton Haulage.

As a Driver Performance Manager - a level above practical driver trainers - you will be responsible for designing and embedding a best-practice driver performance and competency framework that is consistent, scalable, and audit-ready across the business.

The role is both strategic and hands-on in nature, requiring the ability to take ownership of clearly defining and articulating what “good” looks like, whilst staying connected to the development and delivery of credible front line driver training initiatives that ensure continuous improvement in driver safety, performance, and professionalism.

To assist with successful implementation, you’ll recruit, lead, and develop a team of Driver Trainers (2 initially with further team growth anticipated), and use data driven insights to ensure training programmes, assessments, and compliance standards are delivered consistently and effectively across all operations.

Your impact:-

In summary, you’ll play a critical role in lifting driver capability and safety performance across the fleet by:

• Establishing a national driver performance, training, and compliance framework
• Leading and mentoring a high-performing team of Driver Trainers
• Ensuring training systems are robust, auditable, and aligned with regulatory requirements
• Using data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
• Enhancing driving initiatives that improve safety, fuel efficiency, and driver behaviour
• Partnering with operations to ensure training supports productivity, individual growth and development, retention, and enhanced customer outcomes

What you’ll bring to the table:-

• Class 5 Licence with I (Instructor) Endorsement
• Experience designing training frameworks, competency systems, and structured pathways
• Proven experience in driver training, assessment, and transport operations
• Strong leadership capability with experience managing and developing teams
• Deep understanding of NZTA regulations, compliance, and industry best practice
• Data-driven mindset – able to translate insights into meaningful action
• Effective communication and relationship building skills with the ability to influence at all levels
• Proactive with a high-level of organisation, exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to excellence

About us:

Since our humble beginnings in the 1960s, Hilton Haulage has grown into a nationwide operation with over 500 team members, delivering transport solutions from Invercargill to Auckland.

Our culture:

At Hilton Haulage, our values are at the heart of everything we do:

People – We value honesty, respect, and teamwork
Safety – We prioritise wellbeing, every single day
Customer – We deliver value and listen to our customers
Future – We’re always looking ahead

Ready to drive yours and our future?

If you’re ready to step into a leadership role where you can shape the future of driver capability, safety, and performance — apply now and help set the standard across Hilton Haulage.

This advert will close on Sunday 11th October, however, please apply now as applications will be viewed on a rolling basis and interviews may be conducted earlier than the closing date.

If you have any questions, please contact us at – [email protected]

Applicants must possess eligibility to permanently work in NZ. For shortlisted applicants, any subsequent offer of employment will be subject the satisfactory completion of a range of background checks including a pre-employment Drug & Alcohol test, reference checks, a Ministry of Justice/Police check, and an ACC check.