Bus Fleet Transition Lead

Auckland Transport (AT) is on a mission to transform Auckland into a vibrant city that moves, so that Aucklanders can connect with the people and places they love. Be part of Auckland's exciting future and development. From transport infrastructure to customer-focused solutions, we're creating seamless journeys across our city that enable businesses and Aucklanders to thrive.

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. Transport has the potential to shape our city for the better - from the streets we live, work and spend time on, to the trains, bus services, cycle and walkways we use every day

**Te Whiwhinga mahi - The Opportunity**

We are seeking a **Bus Fleet Transition Lead**.**

The purpose of this role is to lead transition to a zero-emission (at tailpipe) bus fleet and achieve key milestones set in the Low Emission Bus Roadmap.

It involves performing technical assessments of new zero-emission fleet, assessing charging technology and infrastructure, and managing integration with utility companies to ensure that Auckland Transport's (AT's) zero-emission bus fleet is of technically sound design to deliver safe, reliable and on-time performance for the provision of public bus services.

This role ensures that the existing and new fleet is fully compliant with all Passenger Service Vehicle and AT regulations and standards. It will also investigate safety related defects, technical Incidents, and bus standards for AT, and develop necessary modifications to improve safety and reliability of the bus fleet.

A typical day might include:

- Attending a Hydrogen Fuel Cell (HFC) bus meeting at a fuelling facility to discuss bus refuelling process and requirements
- Conducting a bus audit to ensure PT bus fleet meets all regulatory, statutory and Auckland Transport health, safety and environmental requirements.
- Attending a meeting with Waka Kotahi for a national fleet discussion and update of regulations to remove barriers to earlier adoption of zero emission fleet (e.g. Requirement for Urban Buses, Passenger Service Vehicle rules, hydrogen fuel cell regulations)

**Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?**
- Tertiary degree or significant experience in a related field
- 7 + years' experience which includes a minimum 3 years in a fleet (ideally heavy passenger or electric mobility) or public transport related environment
- Procurement and Commissioning project management experience
- Supplier Relationship building
- Preferred transport, logistics or equivalent related experience
- Preferred interest in new fleet technology and electric buses
- Training in new fleet technology and electric buses would be desirable

**Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation**

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

**Ka tiaki mātou i te hunga katoa ka eke waka i Tāmaki Makaurau.**

We tiaki all those who use transport in Tāmaki Makaurau.

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