Roading and Transport Team Leader

August 21, 2024

Buller District Council

Westport

OTHER

Roading & Transport Team Leader
Permanent
Full-time position

Join the Buller District Council Team!

At Buller District Council, we are a dedicated, customer-focused team committed to maintaining the beauty of our region—from Karamea in the north to Punakaiki in the south and inland to the environs of Reefton. This is your unique opportunity to step into the wilderness and make a tangible difference in the Buller District. If you possess the expertise and a proactive attitude to deliver exceptional service to our community, we’d love to hear from you!

Buller District Council is seeking an experienced and passionate Roading and Transport Team Leader looking for a new challenge within our Infrastructure Services team.

What will you do?

Provide leadership and management for the Roading and Transport team, enabling a positive team environment and fostering a culture of high performance
Monitor contractor performance, developing and maintaining effective working relationships with key stakeholders
Provide technical advice on roading and transport issues and ensuring roading services are delivered in an effective manner
Provide specialist roading and transport expertise and input to the development, communication and implementation of strategic and long-term plans
Manage internal and external budgets, taking responsibility for effective tracking and basic reporting against annual plans
Ensure staff and contractors are adhering to Health and Safety legislation and site requirements, as well as BDC Health and Safety Policies and procedures.

About you:

You will hold a professional engineering qualification – in Civil Engineering or a related field and have at least two years post-qualification experience
Have a sound understanding of contract management/ project management principles
Hold a current STMS qualification
Have proven leadership experience with the ability to maintain and develop key relationships with internal and external parties and stakeholders
Experience in a local government environment
Have strong computer literacy, particularly in Excel and RAMM with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to other applications and systems

Why join us?
Buller District Council is committed to creating a rewarding environment for our staff. We embrace diversity and foster a culture built on trust and respect. We offer flexible working arrangements (where available) and the chance to work with a team of dedicated experts passionate about making a difference in our district.

Ready for a change?
Apply now to be a part of our dynamic team and contribute to the growth and sustainability of the Buller District.

All applications are required to be accompanied by the Application Form, a Covering Letter and a copy of your current Curriculum Vitae.
Any enquiries about this role please email: bdc.hr@bdc.govt.nz

Applications close Friday the 20th of September 2024

We regret to inform you that this job opportunity is no longer available