Operations Team Leader - Transportation

We're looking for an experienced and people-focused Operations Team Leader - Transportation to join our team and build on the strong foundations already in place.

Waipā is growing, and so is our transport network. This is an opportunity to take on a team leader role, ensuring the continued delivery of safe, reliable and high-performing roading services across our district.

If you're passionate about infrastructure, thrive on leading a team, and enjoy seeing real impact in your community - this could be your next move.

About the role

Responsible for the day-to-day delivery of roading maintenance and operational programmes across the district.

You'll lead a small team of specialists and work closely with contractors and stakeholders to ensure our network is safe, efficient and performing to agreed levels of service.

On any given day, you'll be:

• Leading and supporting a multidisciplinary team
• Managing maintenance and renewal programmes
• Overseeing contracts and contractor performance
• Ensuring budgets, timelines and quality targets are met
• Providing technical advice and reporting to support decision making
• Responding to network issues, events and emergencies when needed

This role combines supervision, technical expertise and operational delivery - so you'll need to be just as comfortable in the field as you are in the office.

About you

You'll be an experienced infrastructure professional who knows how to bring people together and get results.

You'll bring:

• Strong experience in civil engineering, roading or transport operations
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams
• Solid contract management experience (NZS3910/3917 highly regarded)
• A strong understanding of asset management and maintenance practices
• The ability to build great relationships with contractors, stakeholders and the community
• A practical, solutions-focused mindset and confidence making decisions
• Bachelor's degree in engineering (or equivalent experience)
• Full, clean driver licence
• Professional or postgraduate qualifications (a plus)

Why join us?

At Waipā District Council, it's our people that make the difference. We're proud of our supportive environment, strong local connections, and commitment to building connected communities as the Home of Champions.

You'll benefit from:

• A collaborative, down-to-earth team culture
• Opportunities to grow and develop your career
• Meaningful work that directly impacts our community
• Flexible working and a focus on work-life balance
• A district you can truly be proud to support

We're a values-driven organisation that prides itself on delivering great outcomes for our communities while supporting our people to succeed. You'll be part of a council that values collaboration, continuous improvement and doing the right thing.

Ready to make an impact?

If you're ready to take the lead and make your mark in this important role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help keep Waipā moving.

We are also advertising for one Contracts Engineer to join the same team, which you can find details of and apply here.

Applications close: Wednesday, 24 June 2026, 5pm.

Applicants must be living in and have the right to work in New Zealand.

To apply for this job, please go online to www.joinourteam.co.nz and enter the job code: 38928LGC.