Group Parts and Melbourne Operations Manager

Ref: #1002085

Who are we?

Landpower and the CLAAS Harvest Centre network is the largest privately-owned farm machinery distribution network in Australasia. We sell and service machinery to farmers and their contractors from our locations throughout New Zealand and Australia.

Our Christchurch and Melbourne offices co-ordinate wholesale activities and provide support functions across the retail network. As a family-owned business we recognise the importance and value of the long-term relationships that we have grown over the last 45 years with our international partners.

What's the job?

This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for shaping and further enhancing our parts distribution strategy across Australia and New Zealand. You will lead and support high-performing parts teams in Melbourne and Christchurch, and champion efficiency and best practice throughout our expanding retail network. As our principal Australian logistics hub for parts and machines, the Melbourne operation continues to grow, providing ongoing opportunities to refine and advance safe, efficient site operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic leadership for parts operations across Melbourne and Christchurch, as well as the Melbourne logistics, assembly, and yard teams.
• Lifting capability across the retail network by supporting and developing parts functions and practices.
• Overseeing and ensuring robust stock accuracy and stock-management standards are upheld across the network.
• Cultivating strong, effective partnerships with freight and logistics providers to support operational excellence.
• Collaborating with the Group IT team to drive the rollout of hardware and process enhancements across the network.
• Identifying and executing opportunities to streamline regional parts operations and enhance efficiency.
• Championing initiatives to improve customer satisfaction across the network.
• Working with the Learning and Development team to lead the design and delivery of parts training programs.

Who are you?

• An experienced leader with a strong operational background and the ability to think strategically.
• Someone who understands what operational excellence looks like and can identify opportunities and pathways to improve efficiency.
• An exceptional communicator who inspires, develops, and empowers people while fostering a high-performance culture.
• A collaborative team player who actively seeks opportunities to strengthen cross-team communication and alignment.
• Highly organised, structured, and disciplined in your approach to work.
• Someone with solid knowledge of machinery—how it functions, how it is used, and the environments in which it operates.
• Ideally, a tertiary-qualified professional with a Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field.

Why Join us:

Approaching 50 years of dedicated service and proudly family owned

Social club with regular events and a culture that encourages collaboration and togetherness

To be successful in the role you must be eligible to live and work in New Zealand / Australia.

We are looking for people who share our values In It Together, Front Up, and Keep Growing form the backbone of what is a dynamic business, providing a challenging and stimulating environment.

Family is key to us – We're a family-owned business, we employ people with families to care for, and our purpose is to provide resources and support to families in the farming community to enable their success as they feed our world.

We are looking for people who share our values if this sounds like you - apply today