Transportation Manager

3 months ago


Waikato District Waikato, New Zealand Thames-Coromandel District Council Full time

**Who are we?**

Te Kaunihera aa Takiwaa o Waikato (Waikato District Council) serves the Waikato District which covers more than 400,000 hectares (418.893ha). It borders Hamilton City from the north, east and west. There are 2,422 kilometres (km) of roads which you can travel throughout the district.

Our Head office in Ngaaruawahiaa is a modern open plan hot desking environment, it includes a collab space as well as unique areas to work or meet with colleagues, there is an onsite cafeteria and even free parking.

At Te Kaunihera aa Takiwaa o Waikato you will find a welcoming and inclusive workplace that supports, challenges and encourages you to stay continually ahead of the game.

**The role**

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a fun and dynamic team? We are seeking a Transportation Manager to join our Service Delivery team and deliver on our new and exciting contracts. After 10 years in an Alliance Partnership, we are changing the way we deliver Transportation management and need someone to establish our new way of working. With these changes comes a need for more staff so this role will be crucial in establishing the team to succeed.

**What will I do?**
- Provide sound advice based on your qualifications and experience to ensure transportation assets are managed well and delivers on levels of service committed to our customers.
- You will add value to the organization by being financially prudent and making sound decision making. This will provide effective and efficient delivery of services.
- You will lead a team of highly skilled engineers to deliver planning, asset management, delivery of operational maintenance and outstanding customer service.

**What will I bring?**
- Minimum 10 years' technical experience within Local Government or directly related occupation.
- At least 5 years' experience in a senior leadership role.
- Tertiary qualification in Engineering or Management fields.
- Experience of network management, roading and traffic/transportation systems and standards
- Proficiency in NZTA policies, processes and systems
- Passion for and experience in people leadership

**Why join our team?**

We are an organisation embracing flexible working. You have the possibility of working from throughout our beautiful district in a manner that works for you, the business and our communities. The team you would join has fun while they work, enjoys a laugh and is highly respected throughout the organisation.

**Additional Information**

Location: Ngaaruawaahia

Hours of Work: Full time, permanent, 40 Hours per week.

Our head office in Ngaaruawaahia is an open plan space that inspires connection with hot desking, no one has a permanent desk.

**Please note that we would like the successful applicant to commence this role in January / February 2025.**
- Reference #
- 31920
- Posted on
- 23 Sep 2024
- Closes on
- 20 Oct 2024 23:55
- Location(s)
- Ngaaruawaahia
- Expertise
- Transport & Logistics
- Job level(s)
- Management
- Work type(s)
- Permanent full-time


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