Roads Network Operations Leader (Maintenance & Resilience)

Western Bay of Plenty District Council

Tauranga

On-site

NZD 150,000 - 190,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave
Subsidised medical insurance
Flexible work arrangements
Pet-friendly environment
Sick leave from commencement
Learning and development opportunities
Wellbeing resources
Free onsite parking

Job summary

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is seeking a calm, politically aware and highly capable leader to guide its Network Operations and Maintenance function. You will lead the team responsible for ensuring our roading network is safe, reliable, resilient and responsive to community needs, and work with senior leaders to shape maintenance programmes and contracts.

With ten years’ experience in road maintenance or construction, you will bring asset and contract management expertise, strong

Qualifications

  • At least ten years’ experience in road maintenance and/or construction.
  • Strong asset management and contract management capability.
  • Financial literacy and experience managing budgets.
  • Interpersonal skills and a customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Network Operations and Maintenance function for the roading network.
  • Shape planned and reactive maintenance programmes and oversee contract delivery.
  • Support Civil Defence readiness and respond to community needs.
  • Coach, develop and support a high-trust team and collaborate with senior leaders.

Skills

People leadership
Strategic thinking
Customer focus
Interpersonal skills
Budget management
Contract management
Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is seeking a calm, politically aware and highly capable leader to guide its Network Operations and Maintenance function. You will lead the team responsible for ensuring our roading network is safe, reliable, resilient and responsive to community needs, and work with senior leaders to shape maintenance programmes and contracts.

With ten years’ experience in road maintenance or construction, you will bring asset and contract management expertise, strong

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