Senior Transport Planner Fixed term to June 2026

Auckland Transport; Kumeu; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A transport agency in Auckland seeks a Senior Transport Planner for a fixed term role until June 2026. The ideal candidate will manage the development of business cases for Auckland's Level Crossings removal programme, requiring five years of relevant experience and a tertiary qualification in transport planning. The position offers flexible working arrangements and numerous professional development benefits, including discounts on public transport and modern office facilities.

Benefits

25% discount on public transport services

Investment in professional development

Paid parental and partner leave

Health and Wellbeing benefits

Study assistance

Qualifications

• Five years' experience in feasibility studies and business case process.
• Good understanding of transport and urban planning.
• Experience in co-ordinating or managing transport projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage development of strategic, programme, and single stage business cases.
• Oversee work produced by junior transport planners.
• Shape the future of Auckland's transport network.

Skills

Transport planning

Urban planning

Project management

Feasibility studies

Business case development

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in transport planning or related discipline

Job description

Senior Transport Planner Fixed term to June 2026

Auckland Transport is leading the development of transport infrastructure and solutions that enable healthy and accessible communities.

Regardless of your choice to walk, cycle, drive, take the ferry or train, we are passionate about working together to deliver safe, efficient, innovative and sustainable options whilst providing a transport system that will create a vibrant and connected Auckland.

We are on a journey and working to shape our organisation through an ambitious transformation programme providing for more climate-resilient, effective, and efficient AT.

Transitioning Auckland's transport network on such a mammoth scale is no mean feat and we need a talented team to ensure we are up to this task.

We are seeking a Senior Transport Planner and Transport Planner to manage the development of Strategic, Programme and Single Stage Business cases for the next phase of Auckland's Level Crossings removal programme. This is one of the most significant programmes of work in our planning pipeline to ensure that Auckland's rail network is fit for the future - and this is a great opportunity to help shape the future of Auckland!

These roles are fixed term until June 2026, with possibility of further extension.

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?

• A relevant tertiary qualification in transport planning, urban planning, project management or related discipline.
• Five years' experience in feasibility studies and business case process and development, ideally related to transport and funding.
• A good understanding of transport and urban planning; and local and central government policies
• Some experience of reviewing and overseeing work produced by professional advisors and junior transport planners.
• Experience in co-ordinating or managing delivery of complex transport projects; or cross-agency projects.

AT recognises that you might be perfect for this role even if you don't have all these requirements. The list above is our wish list and you might be the perfect person without all of the attributes above, so get in contact and let us know about you. We also offer flexible working arrangements and are happy to discuss how we can make this work for you too.

At AT, weembraceinclusion and fully support building a diverse workplace where people come first and we feel safe, respected, valued and supported, inclusive of our differences.Our values are more than just words - they are integral to everything we do.Manaakitanga- We care,Tiakitanga- Safe with us,Whanaungatanga- We connect,Auahatanga- Better, bolder, together.

In addition, we also offer:

• 25% discount on public transport services across Auckland
• Investment in your professional development and training
• Opportunity for greater leadership and accountability
• ModernCBD (Wynyard Quarter) waterfront-basedoffice
• Paid parental and partner leave
• Study assistance
• Health and Wellbeing benefits
• Professional memberships
• AT Connect groups such as Mana ka Māori, Women@AT, and many more!

Come join us in shaping the future of transport in Auckland - apply today with an up-to-date CV and cover letter.

We tiaki all those who use transport in Tāmaki Makaurau.