Network Operations and Roading Manager

Talent Propeller Limited; Invercargill City; On-site; NZD 116,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Health & well-being

Kiwisaver

Sick leave from day one

Appointment leave

Job summary

Invercargill City Council is seeking an experienced Network Operations and Roading Manager to lead the delivery, maintenance and performance of our transport and roading networks. The role requires guiding a skilled team to deliver safe, reliable services in a dynamic council environment, based in Invercargill, New Zealand.

You will apply your civil/transport infrastructure knowledge to asset management input and continuous improvement across public transport operations and road networks,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in civil/transport infrastructure.
• At least 8 years' experience in transport operations and roading maintenance.
• At least 3 years' experience leading people.
• Strong knowledge of transport network operations and service delivery.
• Good understanding of NZ transport environment and local government responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and motivate team members.
• Oversee day-to-day transport network operations and public transport services.
• Establish QA, inspection and audit systems for standards and contractual requirements.
• Implement monitoring programmes for network condition and contractor performance.
• Oversee contractor and operational contract performance across transport functions.
• Ensure corridor management and network access processes support safe operation.
• Provide input into asset management planning and investment decisions.

Skills

Civil engineering

Transport operations

Contract management

People leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field

Job description

At Invercargill City Council, we're committed to building and maintaining safe, resilient, and efficient infrastructure that supports our community today and for generations to come. We're seeking an experienced and strategic Network Operations and Roading Manager to lead the delivery, maintenance, and performance of our transport and roading networks.

Our Transport and Roading Team are seeking a Network Operations and Roading Manager.

The hours of work for this position are 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday. This role has a starting salary of $115,949 - $139,139.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Lead, coach and motivate team members, promoting employee engagement with constructive feedback, openness, and trust.
• Oversee and manage the team to deliver day-to-day transport network operations and public transport operational services that support safe, efficient and reliable service delivery.
• Establish and maintain quality assurance, inspection and audit systems to verify that maintenance and operational works meet required standards, specifications and contractual requirements.
• Implement monitoring and inspection programmes to assess network condition, contractor performance and quality of service delivery.
• Lead oversight of contractor and operational contract performance across the transport function, including maintenance and public transport service contracts.
• Ensure corridor management and network access processes support the safe and compliant operation of the transport network.
• Provide operational engineering input into asset management planning, renewal programmes, service improvements and investment decisions, working closely with transport asset management, strategy and delivery functions to ensure practical and technical sound outcomes.

What you will bring:

• A bachelor's degree in civil engineering, transportation engineering, infrastructure management or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• At least 8 years' relevant experience in transport operations, public transport operations, roading maintenance, corridor management, contract management or a related infrastructure operations field
• At least three years' experience leading people, including coaching, performance management and work programme oversight
• Strong knowledge of transport network operations, public transport service delivery, maintenance delivery, contractor performance management and service level performance
• Good understanding of the New Zealand transport operations environment, including relevant legislation, standards, corridor access requirements and local government responsibilities

What we offer:

• Flexible working environment
• Positive focus of employee health and well-being: Workstation assessments, free flu vaccines, EAP services, 50% off eye exams, discounted gym memberships etc
• Kiwisaver and Superannuation Schemes
• Access to sick leave from day one of employment
• Appointment time leave: Up to 2 hours for important appointments e.g. doctor, bank, dentist

Waihōpai Invercargill is New Zealand's southernmost city and the heart and hub of Southland. We're known for our lush green spaces, like award-winning Queens Park, our long summer daylight hours and amazing kai/kai moana. Our city has character, charm and a laidback atmosphere. There are outstanding nature reserves, Ōreti Beach and the Waihōpai River to explore, plus our lively restaurants complemented by a thriving entertainment and arts scene which are hard to beat! The sensible gridded layout featuring wide streets ensures a convenient 10-minute drive to work. Who wouldn't want to call this place home?

Want to know more? View the full position description or contact Invercargill City Council at [phone].

Applications close 18 October 2026 Please note applications will be processed as they are received and we encourage you to apply early as this advert may be removed at any time.

Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand. While all applications will be considered, preference will be given to candidates currently residing in New Zealand.