School Travel Coordinator

Auckland Transport; Bay of Islands-Whangaroa Community, Auckland, South Head, Albert-Eden; Hybrid; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional transport authority is seeking a School Travel Coordinator to join their Active Modes team. The role involves promoting safe travel alternatives to schools and engaging with communities for behavior change. Candidates should have relevant educational qualifications and experience in community engagement or event management. This position offers professional development opportunities and a 25% discount on public transport across Auckland.

Benefits

Investment in professional development

25% discount on public transport

Paid parental leave

Study assistance

Access to AT Connect groups

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience in managing programmes, projects, or events.
• Experience engaging communities for behaviour change.
• Familiarity with working in a school or community environment.

Responsibilities

• Promote the Travelwise Schools programme to school management.
• Develop Safe School Travel plans with teachers.
• Engage volunteers to support Walking School Bus initiatives.

Skills

Community Engagement

Event Management

Communication

Safety Knowledge

Education

Qualification in Education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

We're looking for a School Travel Coordinator to join our Active Modes team. This permanent role offers the chance to contribute to AT's Strategic goals and make a meaningful difference in how Auckland moves.

School travel has a negative impact on traffic congestion and safety, yet many of these everyday journeys are less than 3km, and longer journeys are often served by school buses. This role is about encouraging and educating pupils and whanau about safe alternatives to private car travel, and safer travel behaviour for all modes around schools.

The job requires working closely with Auckland schools, parent/ adult volunteers, NZ Police and others to deliver the Travelwise Schools Programme. This encompasses initiatives like the Walking School Bus to increase active travel and improve road safety around schools.

As part of the Active Modes team, you would also be expected to apply your specialist knowledge, such as auditing new routes for walking buses, to support capital programme or PT service improvements and other school facing projects.

Responsibilities

• Meeting with school senior management to promote the Travelwise Schools programme.
• Working with teachers to develop Safe School Travel plans for their schools
• Guiding student leaders to plan and deliver activities in their schools
• Supporting the planning and delivery of activities to promote active travel and road safety in schools including pedestrian, cycle and scooter safety initiatives
• Engaging parents/adult volunteers to develop, maintain and promote the Walking School Bus.
• Working with schools, volunteers, internal teams, NZ Police and others to resolve safety issues around schools and Walking School Bus routes
• Working with internal teams and external partners on the delivery of safety, infrastructure and active travel projects and programmes around active Travelwise schools
• Providing consultation communication and coordinate with communities, schools and other stakeholder groups on projects
• Leading or participating in project teams and region- wide events to enhance the Travelwise Schools programme.
• Attending and facilitating internal and external stakeholder meetings

Qualifications

• A qualification in a relevant discipline such as Education, Community Engagement, Event Management, Psychology, Communication
• At least two years' experiences in a related area Managed programmes, projects, or events
• Engaged communities for behaviour change
• Working with Maori communities
• Knowledge of Te Reo and Tikanga
• Worked in a school or community environment
• Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Values and Culture

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.

Benefits

• 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 join us in in shaping the future of transport in Auckland - apply today with an updated CV and cover letter.

We tiaki all those who use transport in Tāmaki Makaurau.

Location(s) Western Auckland, Central Auckland, South Auckland, North Auckland, East Auckland