Active Modes Growth Manager

Auckland Transport; Kumeu; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A transport authority in Auckland is looking for an Active Modes Growth Manager to lead programs enhancing walking and cycling. This role demands extensive experience in community engagement and transport planning. The position focuses on collaboration, programme delivery, and fostering inclusivity within teams. Competitive benefits, including professional development and public transport discounts, are offered.

Benefits

Investment in professional development

25% discount on public transport

Paid parental and partner leave

Study assistance

Access to AT Connect groups

Qualifications

• 10+ years in Engagement, Placemaking, Urban Development, or Transport Planning.
• 5+ years designing and delivering engagement strategies.
• Additional qualifications in Transport Planning or Social Sciences preferred.

Responsibilities

• Foster a collaborative team environment and develop team capabilities.
• Oversee planning, delivery, and reporting of programmes.
• Manage financial and risk management practices.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Programme Management

Community Engagement

Transport Planning

Education

Relevant tertiary degree

Job description

Overview

We\'re looking for a strategic and people focused leader to join our Active Modes Group as Active Modes Growth Manager. In this role, you\'ll empower a passionate team to deliver programmes that encourage more people in Tamaki Makaurau to walk, cycle and move actively, more often.

You\'ll bring strong programme leadership and a collaborative mindset to ensure implementation of a diverse portfolio of work that currently includes innovative activation plans and community engagement models to maximise utilisation of the cycle network; investment into bike hubs network and cycle skills initiatives. It also includes initiatives to encourage end-to-end multimodal journeys, as well as ensuring measurable outcomes are embedded that demonstrate the benefits of implemented initiatives and programmes.

This permanent role offers the chance to contribute to AT\'s strategic goals and make a meaningful difference in how Auckland moves.

Key Tasks

• Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment, as well as developing the talent and capability of the team.
• Provide clear direction aligned with AT\'s vision, values, and strategic priorities.
• Oversee thoughtful planning, programme delivery, and outcome reporting.
• Manage programme, financial, and risk management practices in partnership with internal teams.
• Set and manage targets and delivery expectations with the team and stakeholders, making changes to priorities as circumstances change.
• Build positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance outcomes for users.
• Collaborate with others to support seamless multimodal journeys, and shared customer experience strategies.
• Support inclusive storytelling and engagement to raise the profile of Active Modes.

As a seasoned professional, you\'ll bring experience working in large-scale, purpose-driven environments. You\'ll also bring:

• A relevant tertiary degree
• Ideally, 10 years plus in a relevant discipline/s such as Engagement, Placemaking, Urban Development, Transport Planning, Community Development or Geography
• Proven leadership experience and 5+ years designing and delivering engagement strategies
• Additional qualifications (e.g. a Masters degree in Transport Planning or Social Sciences, Agile, IAP2 Certificate in Engagement) are a plus but not essential

If you\'re excited by the opportunity but don\'t meet every requirement, we\'d still love to hear from you.

At Auckland Transport, people are at the heart of everything we do. We\'re proud to foster a workplace where inclusion isn\'t just encouraged—it's embedded in our culture. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels safe, respected, valued, and supported. Our values guide how we work and connect: Manaakitanga - we care deeply for our communities; Tiakitanga - we prioritise safety in every journey; Whanaungatanga - we build strong relationships; and Auahatanga - we strive to be better, bolder, together.

In addition, we also offer:

• Investment in your professional development
• 25% discount on public transport across Auckland
• Paid parental and partner leave
• Study assistance and wellbeing benefits
• Professional memberships
• Access to AT Connect groups like Mana ka Māori, Women@AT, and more

Come help shape the future of transport in Auckland. Apply today with your CV and cover letter. Ka tiaki mātou i te hunga katoa ka eke waka i Tāmaki Makaurau.

We tiaki all those who use transport in Tāmaki Makaurau.

We are looking for candidates who bring the right mindset and capability to contribute to our work and culture.