Scheduler/Planner | Public Transport | Strategy & Planning

New Zealand Story; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional council organisation in Christchurch seeks a Public Transport Planner/Scheduler to enhance the public transport services across Canterbury. The role involves designing routes, analyzing performance, and engaging with the community. Ideal candidates will have a tertiary qualification in transport planning or civil engineering and at least 3 years of relevant experience. The position supports flexible working arrangements and promotes a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in network and transport planning.
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Designing and scheduling public transport routes and timetables.
• Analysing network performance and recommending improvements.
• Collaborating with internal teams, operators, and stakeholders.

Skills

Planning and scheduling

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Problem-solving

Education

Tertiary qualification in transport planning or civil engineering

Tools

Scheduling software

Real-time information systems (RTI)

Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

Job description

Overview

• Improve public transport services across the region
• Work for a values-driven organisation
• Talk to us about flexible working arrangements

Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha │ About Environment Canterbury

As a regional council, we are responsible for managing natural resources including air, soil, water and land. We work in partnership with mana whenua Ngāi Tahu to protect the health of our environment to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for our region.

The region’s evolving environmental and political context means we will continue to be agile and adaptive, as we respond to regulatory and environmental changes.

Our mahi (work) is organised around the delivery of our three core services:

• Environmental Regulation and Protection
• Community Preparedness and Response to Hazards
• Public Transport

About the Role

This role is responsible for planning and designing the public transport network across Canterbury. Your role has a strategic focus, steering the future of our public transport network over the medium to long term (18 months + ). You will also contribute to short-term deliverables such as optimisation of existing services. You’ll use data, software, and community feedback to create reliable, customer-focused services that support strategic outcomes and encourage patronage growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing and scheduling public transport routes and timetables
• Analysing network performance and recommending improvements
• Collaborating with internal teams, operators, and stakeholders
• Supporting technology integration and real-time information systems
• Engaging with communities to ensure services meet their needs

For more information on this role, please refer to the job description at the bottom of the advert.

About You

You’re a skilled planner / scheduler with a passion for public transport and community outcomes. You bring strong analytical skills, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Experience

A tertiary qualification in transport planning, civil engineering, or a related field is preferred along with:

• At least 3 years’ experience in network and transport planning
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills
• Experience with scheduling software, RTI, and GIS
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Working at Environment Canterbury

Our mahi is underpinned by our values:

• Kaitiakitanga (stewardship)
• Pononga (integrity)
• Manaakitanga (people first)
• Whanaungatanga (collaboration)
• Māiatanga (can do)

We understand and embrace a diverse workforce; this diversity will enable us to better serve our people, our community, and our greatest taonga, the environment. We value everyone’s contribution, diverse thinking, and skills.

We're on a journey to become a treaty partner of excellence, including incorporating te ao Māori into our work. We offer supportive opportunities to develop capability in this area and encourage our people to use kaupapa Māori, mātauranga Māori, and te reo Māori in our daily work. We welcome you with an open heart & mind, wherever you are on your personal te ao Māori journey.

Additional Information

For a confidential chat about this role, please contact Sonia Pollard: 027 212 2091

Applications close on Wednesday, 15 October. Applications will be reviewed as we receive them, and interviews may take place before the close date. We reserve the right to close advertising early.

Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role.

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

Additional Details

Hours of work – Permanent Full time, 40 hours per week
Location - Based at Environment Canterbury Offices – 200 Tuam Street, Christchurch
Salary - The indicative salary range for role is $74,306 to $91,790 per annum based on skills and experience. The specific salary will be discussed at interview stage.

Me mahi tahi tātou - Together we can

Public Transport Planner / Scheduler