Manager Supply Chain

Nau mai, haere mai. We’re Chorus. You may have already heard about us and know we’re the team empowering the digital future of Aotearoa with our ultra-fast fibre. We’re a talented bunch who are passionate about our purpose: Unleashing potential through connectivity. Enabling better futures for Aotearoa.

Te Momo Tūranga | Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Te Wāhi | Where: Auckland, Wellington & Christchurch

Te Pūtake | Why we’re hiring: We’re stepping into our next chapter, aspiring toward 80% fibre uptake across the motu by 2030. With our new strategy providing the roadmap for what we’re working to achieve and how we’ll get there, opportunities are emerging as we seek to expand our capability and talent in new and different spaces.

Te Whiwhinga Mahi | The Opportunity

The Network Operations team at Chorus is the backbone of our field workforce, driving robust and efficient operations. From building and operating our infrastructure to connecting customers to the Chorus network, the team ensures everything runs seamlessly.

With strong contract management, streamlined processes, and smart asset management, they’re focused on delivering an outstanding customer experience.

As Manager, Supply Chain, you’ll play a critical part in keeping our network operations running smoothly. You’ll be responsible for ensuring the right materials are in the right place at the right time, while minimising cost and waste, to support the build and maintenance of our evolving network.

This is a strategic role with a broad remit, you’ll set the direction and frameworks for supply chain operations, rather than executing the day-to-day. Your focus will be on how we approach inventory and logistics, not just doing the work. You’ll need to bring a mature leadership style, confident in owning this space and leading with influence across vendors, delivery partners, and internal teams.

You’ll oversee the logistics of all network equipment, from supplier through to deployment and decommissioning. This includes managing 3PL providers, warehousing relationships, and the financial and commercial aspects of inventory.

Ō Wheako, ō Pūkenga | Your Experience

Experience in telco or IT inventory is a bonus, but not essential, you’ll need a solid grasp of supply chain ecosystems, frameworks, and governance, and a proven ability to translate them into clear reporting and operational outcomes.

To take charge and make a real impact, you’ll bring:

Strong experience in operational supply chain management, ideally in a capital-intensive or asset-heavy industry
Mid to senior-level leadership experience, with a strategic mindset and the ability to own and shape a functional area
A solid understanding of 3PL frameworks and the deliverables needed from third-party logistics providers
Knowledge of warehousing, supplier management, and the financial implications of inventory decisions
Deep familiarity with contract conditions, commercial management, and risk trade-offs
Proficiency in program management, forecasting, value reporting, and governance
A strategic lens on logistics, able to set the frameworks and guide the “how,” not just the “what”

Not sure that you meet all the requirements? If you still think you could be great for the role, we encourage you to apply!

Mō mātou | About us

We’re shaping a future where all New Zealanders are free to access opportunities that define their own lives, as we expand our network to help Aotearoa grow.

With a new strategy in place and a powerful, inspiring purpose, Chorus is an exciting space right now. We’re on the path to moving from being the great network builder to being the great network operator. To do that, we embrace our mindsets: Be bold, ignite growth, Honour our past, reimagine our future, and Connect communities, empower people. We need people who not only embody these mindsets and the underpinning behaviours but who also inspire others to do the same.

With our Chorus Care package benefits behind you, you’ll have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside a caring, open-minded team in an environment that embraces diversity, encourages innovation, redefines flexibility, and offers an enviable work life balance.

Nōu te mana | Work your way

We know how to do hybrid working well and have been doing it for years and encourage you to find ways to work flexibly. If it suits your circumstances and delivers great outcomes for Chorus – that’s when you know you’ve found the Flex@Chorus Sweet Spot!

He Wāhi Whakaōrite Whiwhinga Mahi.

We have a fair, inclusive and equitable culture where our differences are our strengths, we connect on shared values, and everyone has the opportunity to thrive.  Please let us know of any accessibility requirements you would like us to consider to support you with your application. We know women are underrepresented in senior roles, and we want to change that.  If you’re a woman looking for your next step, in a company that genuinely supports your growth, has a flexible work culture and visible female leaders we’d encourage you to apply.

Come be part of a new era at Chorus, apply today.

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