Transport Project Officer

We are carers for Northland's environment and community. Are you one of us? 

A few things you should know about Northland Regional Council…   

Our work is ultimately about working together to care for our region’s incredible environment and many communities, matching our skills and resources with the vision and aspirations of our people.  From healthy waters, protecting our native taonga, developing meaningful relationships with tangata whenua, to creating resilient and adaptable communities in a changing climate. Here at the Northland Regional Council your work makes a difference to our community.   

Toitū te whenua, toitū te moana, toitū te tangata. If the land is well, if the sea is well, the people will thrive.    

The opportunity awaits…  

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Transport team. In this position you will play a key role in managing the Councils contracted services to ensure that the public transport needs of the pubic in Te Tai Tokerau are met. You will also manage the local ticketing system and be a point of contact for customer enquiries. You will assist with the preparation of Transport Plans and coordinate multiple projects happening within the team. This role would suit someone with previous bus service management skills, project administration or coordination experience. 

Do you have what it takes? 

We are looking for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative team environment and can bring the following:

• 2 plus years in a role of relevance. 
• Knowledge of transport issues and functions within Northland. 
• Developed documentation, report and workflow process writing skills. 
• Strong community networking and engagement skills with the ability to be innovative around engagement processes. 
• Experience in use of Microsoft applications especially Word, Excel and Outlook. 

What's in it for you? 

Just as you care about your community and environment, NRC cares about you and we are committed to the wellbeing of our people.  We celebrate our efforts as a team and recognise every individual for their contribution and dedication to their mahi.    

We understand the importance of flexibility, so we’re committed to alternative working arrangements for our people. We have a range of flexible work arrangements that we can consider to suit the varied lifestyles of our people.     

What's next? 

The mahi we do really makes a difference and if you are someone who is motivated to contribute to the management of Northland's environment, please apply. Want to have a kōrero with us first or just need more information? If so, contact our recruitment team (recruitment@nrc.govt.nz).  To view the Job description, click here: JD: Transport Project Officer.  Please include a cover letter with your application. 

Applications close on 14 January 2025

Please note as our team will be on leave over the Christmas period, any enquiries made after 20/12/2024 will be replied to after 8th January 2025. Please note we will not accept email applications.   

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency/citizenship or valid NZ work visa.