Automation Operations Coordinator

Posted:

16/02/2026
Closing Date:

16/03/2026
Job Type:

Permanent - Full Time
Location:

Drury
Job Category:

Warehouse
Who we are:
Cardinal is a leading partner to many of New Zealand’s well-known companies in food, beverage, grocery and personal healthcare. We offer an end-to-end logistics solution to our customers, which offers the opportunity for our team members to develop, upskill and progress within the business. We are revolutionizing supply chains with New Zealand’s first fully automated 3PL warehouse with AI driven robotics.

About the role:
Are you a technical extraordinaire, with a proactive mindset and a natural leader who strives for operational excellence? Looking for a chance to take your career to the next level? This may be it!

We are looking for a driven Automation Operations Coordinator who has experience working at an automated warehouse and can trouble shoot & resolve system issue and provide support in making sure the operations is running smoothly. You must be a technical extraordinaire who is naturally solutions focused and a leader who always strives for operational excellence. With a background in automation and 3PL, you will be able to take on this role with ease. You will be instrumental in driving innovation within Cardinal by leveraging technology to enhance operational effectiveness. A collaborative spirit combined with analytical skills will be key to excelling in this role. This role may require travel between sites, a full NZ driver license is also required.

Key responsibilities:

Perform system resets, adjustments, and provide first level technical support.
Monitor the automated systems, trouble shoot errors, identify and respond to technical or operational issues
Provide training and support to the team on system operations and queries
Analyse data to spot inefficiencies and contribute to improvement initiatives
What you'll bring:

A minimum of 3 years' experience in an operations or automation role within a logistics or supply chain environment
Solid understanding of warehouse management systems (WMS) and automation technology
Demonstrated experience in implementing automation solutions that enhance operational efficiency.
Strong problem solving skills and ability to diagnose system and process issues
Excellent communication skills & interpersonal skills
Why you should join us at Cardinal:

Be part of a collaborative and innovative team
Paid birthday leave
Membership to the Cardinal Perks Program (discounts with some of NZ’s major retailers)
Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, 3pm - 11:30pm
Please Note:
Applicants must be New Zealand citizen, resident, or hold a valid work visa. The successful candidate will need to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, a criminal history check, and provide two contactable references.


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