Portfolio Manager, Transport Infrastructure

Tauranga District Council

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
Permanent
Full-time

24 days ago

Tau ake rā te moana nei, e papaki kau ana ki te ākau tangata, kakenga waka ka mauru te tohu ki te arearenga o Mauao, he pou herenga mōu, he pou hononga mōu, kia herea ki te pono, kia herea ki te tika. Kia mau, kia ita, kia ū - haumi e, hui e, tāiki e!Are you ready to steer Tauranga into a new era of transport excellence?Tauranga is one of New Zealand's fastest growing cities, and one of its most car dependent.After years of underinvestment in our roading infrastructure, we're on a mission to build a modern transport system and make it easier and safer for people to move around the city whether they're walking, biking, riding on mobility scooters, catching the bus, or driving.Your mission: * Help shape the future of Tauranga's transport infrastructure

Drive initiatives that make it safer and easier to get around
Work with central and local government, tāngata whenua and businesses to deliver our shared transport vision, the Transport System Plan (TSP) - a 30 year plan with over 80 projects on-the-go

Te Tūranga | About the roleAs the Manager for Transport Infrastructure Outcomes, your primary responsibility will be to strategically lead the planning and delivery our capital transport projects to generate the best outcomes for our community.The key deliverables, for this role is:

Work closely with our internal and external stakeholders
Provide an integrated approach to project delivery to maintain the required service to our customers, stakeholders and users of the transport network
Build trust and confidence with our partners, our community and governance
Team management of a large cross-functional team
Provide a high level of project assurance
Build organizational systems, capability and capacity to meet future needs

Ngā Pukenga | What you'll need to succeedTo succeed in this role, you'll bring:

Relevant degree in Engineering or similar field
10+ years' experience in programme delivery for either; buildings, roads, waters, rails, port
Exposure to managing large cross functional teams
Commercially savvy, astute with contractor and stakeholder management
Ability to provide programme assurance
Capability to take a wide lens approach to problems to help overcome roadblocks
Business management
Experienced in working with the community, being outward facing and converting a community understanding into successful planning and delivery.

Tō Tātou Kaunihera | About Tauranga City CouncilTauranga City Council is one of Tauranga's largest employers, and we are always looking to attract great talent to join our driven, passionate, and community-focused team.We always strive to ensure that you feel valued and supported in the workplace.To highlight that our people are our greatest asset, we offer a wide range of benefits that include 5 weeks annual leave, flexible hours and work from home options, as well as career development opportunities.Te Tukanga | How to applyIf you want to be part of an energetic, fun, and supportive team, then we'd love to hear from you. For more information, please contact Robert Field at rob.field@tauranga.gov.nzPlease note we will not be accepting applications via email. If you wish to apply, please click 'Apply' at the bottom of this page and follow the link.Applications will be reviewed as they are received, applications will close upon the appointment of a successful candidate.

Our selection process may include behavioural interview(s), psychometric and ability assessments, reference checks, and pre-employment screening.
Tauranga City Council will not accept applications or contact from any placement service, temporary staffing agency, or professional recruiter for this vacancy. If/where Tauranga City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our network of agencies. We ask that you please do not contact Tauranga City Council or any of its employees regarding vacancies. Tauranga City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to such unsolicited contact.

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