Planning and Business Support (Fixed Term)

Support Toyota NZ’s Used Vehicle team in Palmerston North with data management, reporting, and sales operations for 14 months. 

Are you ready to make a real impact supporting New Zealand’s leading automotive brand? 

As Planning and Business Support for Toyota New Zealand’s Used Vehicle team, you’ll play a key role in ensuring smooth operations, accurate data management, and insightful reporting that drive our business forward. You’ll collaborate with a range of stakeholders, contribute to process improvements, and support sales activities in a fast-paced environment.

This opportunity is full time, fixed term (14 months parental leave cover), based on-site Monday – Friday at our Head Office in Palmerston North.

What’s in it for you?

• Southern Cross Health Insurance
• Staff purchasing benefits & discounts across our range of products
• A subsidised Café onsite and free parking
• 4%+ KiwiSaver contribution
• Opportunity to work for a global organisation
• Excellent team & company culture

What’s involved in the role:

• Manage vehicle data and order processing (record creation, pricing, offers, rental returns, fleet sales) 
• Prepare and deliver regular reports and presentations on used vehicle performance, sales trends, and market analysis 
• Support the development of executive reports and presentation materials for various audiences 
• Oversee the Used Vehicle sales inbox and support direct sales 
• Assist with rental returns and goodwill claims

To be successful in this role, ideally you will have:

• Experience in administration, business support, or analyst roles 
• Strong computer literacy (Excel, Power BI, databases)
• Excellent organisational, analytical, and communication skills 
• Customer focus and relationship-building ability 
• Attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset 
• Self-motivated, resilient, and adaptable to change

More about Toyota New Zealand:

Toyota New Zealand is a wholly owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, Japan and in 2024 celebrated 37 years of vehicle market leadership in New Zealand. As the leading automotive brand in New Zealand, Toyota is focused on winning the hearts of New Zealand through exceptional customer experience and mobility for all. We want to make mobility available to everyone, with accessible, affordable, safe innovation and technology that enhances New Zealanders’ lives. We are a brand that is accessible to all Kiwis, and we back positive progress in New Zealand society through our own behaviours, community involvement, sponsorships, and inclusivity of all New Zealanders. We also care about being a sustainable business with sustainable practices, while supporting initiatives and programmes that look after our environment.

At Toyota NZ we celebrate diversity. We are proud to be an employer committed to the principles of equal opportunity and supporting individuals from all walks of life. Toyota NZ is also committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you have any special requirements that would help you put your best foot forward in the recruitment process, please let us know in your application message.

Next steps:

If you are interested in this role, don’t delay applying now! Please be aware that, due to the timing of our recruitment process, applications will be reviewed early January. 

Only applicants with NZ Residency or NZ Citizenship should apply.

If you have any questions about this role or working at Toyota New Zealand, please contact Careers@Toyota.co.nz.