Trade Yard & Drive Thru Manager


Lead People. Drive Performance. Deliver Outstanding Customer Experiences.

At Mitre 10 MEGA Tauranga, we're looking for an experienced and motivated leader to take charge of our busy Trade Team.

This is more than a department management role. It's an opportunity to lead a high-performing team, champion a strong safety culture, drive operational excellence, and make a real impact on both team success and customer experience.

Working closely with the Store Management Team, you'll play a key leadership role in shaping culture, building capability, improving performance, and ensuring our trade and retail customers receive exceptional service every day.

If you're passionate about leading people, creating efficient operations, and delivering results in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) and includes one weekend day.

Why Join Us?

At Mitre 10 MEGA Tauranga, you'll be joining a business that values its people and recognises great leadership. This is your opportunity to influence outcomes, develop a successful team, and build a rewarding career with one of New Zealand's most recognised retail brands.

What's in it for you?

  • Competitive remuneration package
  • Generous staff purchasing privileges
  • Birthday Day Off each year
  • Team Bonus Scheme
  • Trauma Insurance cover
  • Corporate discounts through the Mitre 10 Perks App
  • Ongoing leadership development and training opportunities
  • Supportive and experienced leadership team
  • Career progression opportunities within New Zealand's leading home improvement retailer
  • The opportunity to lead a critical operational area and make a genuine impact on business performance

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a proven leader with the ability to inspire teams, drive accountability, and deliver operational excellence.

You'll ideally bring:

  • Experience leading teams in retail, trade, warehousing, logistics, or customer-focused environments.
  • A track record of developing high-performing teams and building positive team cultures.
  • Strong operational and commercial acumen.
  • A genuine commitment to Health & Safety leadership.
  • Excellent communication, coaching, and relationship-building skills.
  • Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
  • Experience managing stock, inventory accuracy, workflow planning, and team performance.
  • A Full New Zealand Class 1 Driver Licence (Forklift Licence advantageous).

Experience in timber, building supplies, hardware, or trade environments is beneficial, but we're ultimately looking for a leader who can motivate people, improve performance, and create exceptional customer experiences.

At Mitre 10 MEGA Tauranga, the health, safety, and wellbeing of our team, customers, and communities is a top priority. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe workplace, the successful applicant will be required to complete a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening and satisfy all pre-employment checks.

Due to the fast-paced nature of recruitment, vacancy close dates may change, so if you think you'd look great in orange, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. No applications will be accepted in-store. Apply online today and take the next step in your retail leadership career with Mitre 10 MEGA Tauranga.

 

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Permanent (Full time)

Job no: x5TYDTM

Location: Tauranga, Mitre 10 MEGA Tauranga

Closing Date: 11 December 2026