Roading Manager

Recruitmenthub; Hawera; On-site; NZD 147,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Visa sponsorship

Accredited Employer

Job summary

South Taranaki District Council seeks a Roading Manager to provide strategic, operational and financial leadership for the district''s roads, footpaths and streetlighting. You will ensure the network is safe, reliable and sustainable, connecting communities while delivering value for ratepayers.

You will lead roading maintenance, renewals and capital works, manage budgets and contracts, supervise a team of ten, and collaborate with internal teams, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, contractors,

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a relevant discipline.
• At least five years' experience managing roading activities.
• Strong road engineering knowledge and commercial judgement.
• Experience in budget management, contract oversight, road safety and local government requirements.
• Proven ability to lead staff, contractors and consultants.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of roading maintenance, renewals and capital works across the district.
• Set direction for roading activity and translate strategy into affordable delivery.
• Provide strategic advice and guide asset management planning with stakeholders.
• Develop a capable team and foster accountability and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory obligations.

Skills

Infrastructure leadership

Budget management

Contract oversight

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Education

Civil Engineering degree or relevant discipline

Job description

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Roading Manager

Full-Time - 40 hours per week

Reference: 6942791

Lead the people, investment and engineering decisions that keep South Taranaki moving. This is an opportunity to shape a vital transport network, strengthen its long-term resilience and deliver visible outcomes for communities across the district.

Our District - South Taranaki offers an exceptional lifestyle, with easy access to the coast, Mount Taranaki and a wide range of outdoor recreation. Affordable housing, welcoming towns and rural communities, and convenient access to larger centres make it an attractive place to build a career and a life.

We've built a reputation as one of the best places to work - You'll join a supportive organisation that invests in its people and works collaboratively to achieve meaningful community outcomes. Benefits include access to a sick leave bank and a retention incentive after four years, alongside opportunities to grow, innovate and contribute at a senior level.

The Role - Shape the future of South Taranaki by providing strategic, operational and financial leadership for the district's roads, footpaths and streetlighting. You will ensure the network is safe, reliable and sustainable, meets agreed levels of service, and continues to connect communities while delivering value for ratepayers.

As Roading Manager, you will set direction for Council's roading activity and turn strategy into well-prioritised, affordable delivery. Your engineering expertise and financial judgement will influence investment decisions, strengthen asset performance and help the network respond to changing community, regulatory and resilience needs. You will have the scope to make a lasting difference through sound stewardship, capable people and continuous improvement.

What you'll be doing? - You will lead the delivery of roading maintenance, renewals and capital works programmes across the district, ensuring roads, footpaths and streetlighting are managed safely, efficiently and to agreed service standards. Leading a team of ten, you will manage budgets and funding requirements, oversee contracts and contractor performance, and ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory obligations. You will apply strong road engineering judgement and work closely with internal teams, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, contractors, consultants, iwi and community stakeholders to guide asset management planning and provide clear strategic advice. Just as importantly, you will develop a capable team and foster accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.

About You - You are an experienced infrastructure leader with a degree in Civil Engineering or a relevant discipline and at least five years' experience managing roading activities. You bring strong road engineering knowledge, commercial judgement and proven capability in budget management, contract oversight, road safety and local government requirements. You have successfully led staff, contractors and consultants, and can balance day-to-day operational demands with long-term network planning and asset stewardship. A confident communicator and relationship builder, you provide trusted advice, negotiate effectively and navigate challenging situations while maintaining a clear focus on customers and community outcomes. Most importantly, you are passionate about developing people, building collaboration, creating a culture of high performance and delivering infrastructure solutions that make a meaningful difference to the communities you serve. Experience preparing Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency funding applications and Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) status would be advantageous.

Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand, therefore must have NZ residency or hold a valid NZ work visa. In terms of residence class visa applications, priority will be given where the applicant is in New Zealand.

As an Accredited Employer, South Taranaki District Council can provide practical support for eligible candidates moving to the region, including employer sponsorship for a visa application. Relocation assistance for household goods may also be available in line with Council policy.

The salary range for this position is from $147,240pa to $163,600pa with the starting salary to be determined based on the successful candidate's skills and experience. This will be discussed with shortlisted applicants during the interview process.

Applications close at 4pm on Friday, 4 December 2026 or when a suitable candidate has been appointed to the role.