Manager - Transportation

2 weeks ago


Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand LGJobs Full time

Whanganui District Council is looking for a people leader experienced in the transport network and asset management with a passion for people and technical leadership, infrastructure asset management and for supporting Council to successfully meet commitments to our community in a positive and collaborative way.


About the Role


In this key role reporting directly to General Manager - Community Property and Places, you will be responsible for a significant and diverse network, comprising some 900 kilometres of roads, 75 bridges and large culverts, almost 300 retaining structures, 6,500 street lights, 340 kilometres of footpaths and cycle ways, a regional small airport with circa 8,000 aircraft movements per month, as well as a small port focused on bulk product movements.


Key responsibilities of the role includes:

  • Leading the development and overseeing the implementation of transport related strategies, policies and plans and managing Council's legal responsibilities and obligations as a road controlling authority
  • Providing technical leadership, support and advice, while developing and enhancing collaborative relationships with Council's iwi partners, funders and key stakeholders
  • Leading the Whanganui Alliance (our collaborative partnership with Downer NZ) through the Alliance Management Team, in achieving network maintenance outcomes and service delivery performance.
  • Preparing and implementing maintenance intervention strategies, improvement plans including forecasts and budgetary requirements aligning with council's strategic direction.
  • Managing the work with the airport and port operational teams to ensure safety and compliance activities are fit for purpose

Benefits
In recognition of the value you will add to our community, we offer

  • Competitive Salary
  • Satisfying career development
  • Flexible Work Arrangements
  • Professional memberships and continued education support
  • Great lifestyle including a vibrant arts and cultural scene, fantastic outdoor recreational opportunities with the mountains, national parks, river and sea all within easy reach

What you'll bring
This role will suit a civil engineer with highly developed skills in people leadership and teamwork.

We want to hear from you if you have:

  • A degree level or REA qualification in Engineering and proven experience in management of road transport networks
  • Demonstrated contract management experience
  • Strategic Planning experience
  • Proven professional experience mentoring teams
  • Proven track record in continuous improvement and delivering exceptional service

About Whanganui District

A welcoming and warm city, Whanganui has been growing in population and businesses in recent years with the buzz of new families and represents an incredible lifestyle location - close to New Zealand's best outdoor experiences in bush, cycle trails, river and skiing.

Whanganui is Aotearoa/New Zealand's UNESCO city of design and has the range of arts and culture one would expect of a modern New Zealand city.

We offer the opportunity to give effect to real positive change for the Whanganui district. You will have a direct impact on the wellbeing of our communities, and diverse opportunities to further develop your leadership and technical skills

Reference code
**Applications close 13 May 2024

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