Hydrogen Operations Specialist
Be part of Toyota’s hydrogen journey—turn big ideas into safe, real-world delivery every day.
Join the team building Toyota’s hydrogen momentum, hands-on operations, real impact, and a carbon-neutral future in sight.
We’re looking for a Hydrogen Operations Specialist to support the delivery of Toyota New Zealand’s hydrogen initiatives. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity based on-site at our Head Office in Palmerston North.
The role is focused on coordinating and supporting day-to-day operational activities helping ensure hydrogen programmes are delivered safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. It’s a hands-on, operational role with a strong focus on coordination, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
What the role involves:
You’ll support a range of hydrogen-related activities, including:
- Coordinating the day-to-day delivery of hydrogen programme activities
- Supporting the end-to-end flow of fuel cells — from ordering through to inventory and dispatch
- Assisting with the planning and on-the-ground delivery of generator activations
- Providing operational support to keep the Mirai vehicle fleet running smoothly
- Monitoring performance and identifying opportunities for kaizen
- Building strong working relationships across internal teams, suppliers, and external partners including Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC)
About you:
We’re looking for someone who enjoys working in a fast-evolving space and can keep things organised and moving and brings the following skills and experience:
- Experience supporting operational, logistics, or coordination activities
- Confidence working across multiple stakeholders
- Strong organisation skills and attention to detail
- Practical problem-solving skills and sound judgement
- Clear communication skills (written and verbal)
- Experience with fleet, asset-based, or technical operations (helpful but not essential)
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
- Long service leave
- Fantastic job security
- Learning & development opportunities – from a company that highly values the development of its people!
- Opportunity to work for a global organisation
- Excellent team & company culture
More about Toyota New Zealand:
Toyota New Zealand is a wholly owned subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, Japan and in 2025 celebrated 38 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 and have the relevant skills and experience, don’t delay applying now! Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
If you have any questions about this role or working at Toyota New Zealand, please contact Careers@Toyota.co.nz.
Only applicants with NZ Residency or NZ Citizenship will be considered.
Applications for this role will take you to the advertisers site.
