Senior Road Maintenance Advisor
2 weeks ago
Join a team that’s shaping the future of one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing districts. The Waimakariri District is a vibrant and rapidly expanding region just north of Christchurch, offering an exceptional lifestyle and strong community spirit. With a population now exceeding 60,000 residents, the district continues to grow, driven by its attractive mix of rural charm, urban convenience, and strategic infrastructure investment.
At Waimakariri District Council, we’re proud to support this growth by delivering high-quality services and planning for a thriving future. We are seeking a strategic and experienced Senior Road Maintenance Advisor to oversee the operational and renewals functions of our roading infrastructure.
This role plays a key part in ensuring our roads are maintained to the highest standards, in line with contractual and compliance requirements, and aligned with Council’s community outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strategic oversight of road maintenance and renewals, with a focus on bridges, pavement rehabilitation, footpaths, delineation, and Unformed Legal Roads.
- Lead the development of renewals programmes to ensure service levels are met.
- Drive the investigation, coordination, and implementation of rural seal extensions.
- Collaborate closely with the Roading Operations Team Leader to ensure safe, efficient, and best-practice delivery of roading services.
- Offer expert advice and thought leadership across the Roading & Transport team, Project Delivery Unit, and wider Council.
About You:
You’ll bring deep expertise in road maintenance, operations, and renewals, along with a strategic mindset and strong leadership capabilities. Your ability to work collaboratively and influence across teams will be key to your success in this role.
What We Offer:
- A supportive and forward-thinking team environment
- Opportunities to shape the future of our district’s transport network
- Competitive remuneration and benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
Please visit our website to view the Position Description.
If you would like to find out more about this role, please contact Joanne McBride, Roading and Transport Manager on 0800 965 468 (0800 WMK GOV).
The Council is an equal opportunity employer.
Applications close 16 November 2025.
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