Senior Climate Adaptation Specialist

3 months ago


Auckland City, New Zealand Auckland Transport Full time

Auckland Transport is leading the development of transport infrastructure and solutions that enable healthy and accessible communities.

Regardless of your choice to walk, cycle, drive, take the ferry or train, we are passionate about working together to deliver safe, efficient, innovative and sustainable options whilst providing a transport system that will create a vibrant and connected Auckland.

We are on a journey and working to shape our organisation through an ambitious transformation programme providing for more climate-resilient, effective, and efficient AT.

Transitioning Auckland's transport network on such a mammoth scale is no mean feat and we need a talented team to ensure we are up to this task.

The **Senior Climate Adaptation Specialist** is responsible for implementing climate adaptation planning across AT operations, assets and construction.

This role will develop the plans for current and future asset management/operations.

Climate Change Adaptation planning contributes to ATs purpose and ambition of a resilient and sustainable transport system.

**Te Whiwhinga mahi - The Opportunity**
- Providing technical advice to internal and external stakeholders, in particular AT Asset Managers, AT Project Managers and AT Storm Recovery Team.
- Development and presentation of climate adaptation material to Mana whenua, Local Boards, Council/AT Committees and AT Board
- Proactively working with Auckland Council and other CCOs to ensure alignment of adaptation approach
- Working with agile teams to develop adaptation decision making frameworks
- Providing guidance and information to consultants working for the Adaptation and Environment Team
- Working with AT specialists to ensure relevant GIS data from Council reflects AT planning requirements
- Preparing detailed work plans and programmes for financial review and funding

**Ko koe tēnei | About you**
- Bachelors degree in physical sciences or engineering or equivalent.
- Post-graduate qualification in relevant field
- Professional membership of relevant industry organisation
- Minimum of 5+yrs experience in relevant environmental or engineering field
- Demonstrated knowledge of climate change legislation and reporting requirements
- Practical experience in asset planning, maintenance and/or asset operations
- Experience working in transport or utility/infrastructure sector
- Experience with Local Government
- Experience with GIS

AT recognises that you might be perfect for this role even if you don't have all the requirements above. The list above is our wish list and you might be the perfect person without all of the attributes above, so get in contact and let us know about you. We also offer flexible working arrangements and are happy to discuss how we can make this work for you too.

**Ko wai mātou | About us & Nōu te rourou - What's in it for you?**

At AT, we embrace inclusion and fully support building a diverse workplace where people come first and we feel safe, respected, valued and supported, inclusive of our differences. Our values are more than just words - they are integral to everything we do. Manaakitanga - We care, Tiakitanga - Safe with us, Whanaungatanga - We connect, Auahatanga - Better, bolder, together.

In addition, we also offer:

- Investment in your professional development and training
- Opportunity for greater leadership and accountability
- Modern CBD (Wynyard Quarter) waterfront-based office
- Paid parental and partner leave.
- Study assistance.
- Health and Wellbeing benefits
- Professional memberships

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