Workshop Manager

MusterRecruit ·www.musterrecruit.co.nz

Location Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand
Salary NZD 120,000 - 130,000 / year
Type Full time
Level Mid
Source Shazamme
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Workshop Manager

Rarely do opportunities like this come up! We’re recruiting a Workshop Manager for a high-performing automotive dealership based in Manukau.

This is a senior leadership role within a large, busy workshop, offering the chance to take ownership of a well-established operation and drive performance at scale.

With a substantial team, strong workflow, and modern facilities, this is a role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Benefits

  • Senior leadership role with real ownership and autonomy
  • Competitive salary package aligned with experience
  • Established, high-performing workshop with strong systems in place
  • Large, well-resourced team and consistent workflow
  • Support from experienced senior leadership
  • Long-term stability within a reputable automotive business

You’ll be leading a large, high-performing workshop within a busy, well-backed operation, stepping into a key leadership role reporting into senior management, with modern facilities and the opportunity to genuinely influence performance, culture, and results.

Day to day responsibilities

  • Lead and manage a large team of technicians, apprentices, and support staff
  • Oversee workshop operations across a high-volume environment
  • Manage workflow, job allocation, and daily productivity
  • Drive efficiency, profitability, and performance across the workshop
  • Ensure high standards of workmanship, compliance, and safety
  • Work closely with service and parts departments to optimise operations
  • Monitor KPIs and implement improvements where needed
  • Mentor and develop your team to maximise performance

About you

  • Proven experience as a Workshop Manager, Foreman or Workshop Controller in a high-volume dealership
  • Strong leadership capability with the ability to manage and motivate a large team
  • Solid technical background with strong diagnostic understanding
  • Highly organised with excellent workflow and operational management skills
  • Commercially minded with a focus on performance and results
  • Confident communicator, able to work closely with senior leadership
  • Someone who can step into a large operation and take ownership

This is a rare chance to step into a large-scale workshop leadership role within a well-established dealership and make a real impact.

We’re looking for someone who can bring structure, leadership, and drive.. and take an already successful operation to the next level!

Apply now or reach out to Matt at Muster for a confidential discussion on 09 394 7444.

Frequently asked questions

Who is hiring for the Workshop Manager role?
MusterRecruit is hiring for the Workshop Manager position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Workshop Manager job located?
The Workshop Manager role with MusterRecruit is based in Manukau, NZ.
What does the Workshop Manager role pay?
MusterRecruit lists the Workshop Manager role at NZD 120,000–130,000 per year.
Is the Workshop Manager role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at MusterRecruit.
What experience level is the Workshop Manager role?
The Workshop Manager position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
How do I apply for the Workshop Manager role at MusterRecruit?
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