Road Safety Coordinator

Company Description

This position sits within the Infrastructure and Assets Group who, from planning to maintenance, are dedicated to delivering resilient infrastructure and services that enrich lives today and ensure a thriving future for our community.

Job Description

He angituutanga: The opportunity

Help make Hamilton's roads safe - one conversation at a time

We're looking for someone who's passionate about road safety and loves working with people. In this hands-on role, you'll be out in the community promoting and coordinating road safety education programmes across Hamilton. You'll work closely with local groups, high schools and internal teams to spread positive road safety messages.

Reporting to our Transport Education Team Leader, you'll be the face of road safety in our city, building relationships, driving awareness, and making a genuine impact. If you're a great communicator who cares about keeping our streets safe, we'd love to see your application.

Some of the key responsibilities for this role include:

• Lead the Road Safety Action Planning (RSAP) Process; development of programmes derived from the Government Policy Statement on land Transport, Regional Road Safety and our Access Hamilton Strategies. To ensure that our 10-year plan is delivered on time and within specified budgets.
• Reduction in road traffic incidents and injuries through targeted road safety messaging.
• Increased community awareness and engagement in road safety education and initiatives.
• Workshops/events are professionally planned, coordinated delivered, evaluated ensuring continuous improvement.
• Improved monitoring and evaluation of road safety programs,
• Data collection and reports are concise, well written and tailored for the target audience
• Safety and Wellbeing policies and procedures are adhered to enabling a safe and hazard free work environment for all staff contractor and members of the public

Qualifications

Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

• Certificate or equivalent experience in social behaviour change or experience in event management, communication, or marketing.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret road traffic data and assess program impacts.
• Experience in road safety, travel planning, or behaviour change programmes.
• Knowledge of basic project management techniques
• Experience working in schools and working with school students of all ages.
• Experience in customer service or coaching, facilitating, and strong presenting skills.
• A proactive and solution-focused mindset with strong problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of the National Transport Strategy and Government Policy Statement on land Transport and Access Hamilton Strategy.
• Clean full New Zealand drivers licence.

Additional Information

He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What's the salary?

Circa $35k - 39k dependent on skills and experience.

Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou: What we offer

• Flexible by choice; an award-winning flexible working policy.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Two Wellbeing days per year.
• Free health insurance through Unimed including hospital/surgery grade cover and discounted. membership rates for family members.
• Free annual health checks and flu vaccination.
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• Eye testing/glasses cost reimbursement.
• Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.

Me Tono Inaaianei: Apply Now

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If you wish to include a cover letter with your application, please combine this in the same file as your resume and upload as a PDF file. Alternatively, you can use the 'Write a message to the Hiring Team' text box.

Applications close on the: 11/11/2025

Note: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.

Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. If this role is Safety Sensitive a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol test will be required. View more information about these checks and our commitment to the Privacy act here by clicking here.

This role is covered by the Children's Act 2014, which means that shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo all safety checking requirements under the Act before commencing employment, as well as during employment.

It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings.

This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.