Public Transport and Active Travel Manager

Invercargill City, Southland, New Zealand

Public Transport and Active Travel Manager (Permanent Full-time)

Invercargill City Council Join us in shaping the future of public transportation in our community!

Are you ready to be a part of something exceptional? Invercargill City Council invites you to become a driving force in our future-focused team. With a vibrant atmosphere and an unwavering commitment to our values - Positivity, Respect, Responsibility, and Above and Beyond - we're passionate about creating a team full of outstanding individuals who are as passionate about shaping the future as we are.

As the Public Transport and Active Travel Manager, you will be responsible for providing strategic and operational leadership to ensure the delivery of high-quality public transport services. Your position will involve team leadership, public transport strategy development, risk management, financial management, and stakeholder engagement.

Key responsibilities:

Provide expert advice on public transport strategies and policies.

Develop and implement active travel initiatives to benefit the community.

Ensure integration of active travel strategies into wider transport plans.

Manage public transport contracts and ensure quality service delivery.

Prepare financial reports and manage expenditure against budget.

Contribute to budget preparation and strategic planning processes.

Cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders, including contractors and community groups.

Engage with public transport providers and gather feedback from users.

Represent the organization at meetings and community events.

Implement robust risk management practices.

Monitor compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Mitigate risks to health, safety, and the environment.

What you will bring:

A tertiary qualification in Engineering or equivalent.

A minimum of five years' experience in operational public transport or strategic transport planning.

Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Knowledge of relevant regulations and industry best practices, process and systems.

Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Proven estimating and budget preparation skills with the ability to control expenditure to meet financial objectives

What we offer:

Career progression and training/development opportunities

Positive focus of employee health and well-being: Workstation assessments, free flu vaccines, EAP services, 50% off eye exams, discounted gym memberships etc.

Kiwisaver and Superannuation Schemes

Access to sick leave from day one of employment

Appointment time leave: Up to 2 hours for important appointments e.g. Doctor, bank, dentist

This is a permanent full-time position with an indicative salary range of $100,212 to $123,900 gross per annum dependent on skills and experience. If you are ready to make a positive impact and help shape the future of public transportation in our region. Apply now!

Waihōpai Invercargill is New Zealand's southernmost city and the heart and hub of Southland. We're known for our lush green spaces, like award-winning Queens Park, our long summer daylight hours and our local legend Burt Munro. Our city has character, charm and a laidback atmosphere. There's outstanding nature reserves, Ōreti Beach and the Waihōpai River to explore plus our lively restaurants complimented by a thriving entertainment and arts scene are hard to beat! The sensible gridded layout featuring wide streets ensures a convenient 10-minute drive to work. Who wouldn't want to call this place home!

For more information please see the full position description or contact the Invercargill City Council on (03) 211 1777. Apply online at www.icc.govt.nz

Applications close 29 April 2024. Please note applications will be processed as they are received and we encourage you to apply early as this advert may be removed at any time.

Successful applicants must be legally entitled to live and work in New Zealand. While all applications will be reviewed, first priority will be given to those applicants who are currently residing in New Zealand.

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