Manager - Transportation

3 months ago


Wanganui, New Zealand Wanganui District Council 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


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