Senior Transport Planner | Kaiwhakamahere Matua - Waka

Nelson City Council; New Zealand; Hybrid; NZD 112,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in New Zealand is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to guide transport policies and projects. The role involves mentoring staff, providing technical advice, and collaborating with community stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in transport planning. Enjoy a full-time role with health insurance and a positive impact on the community.

Benefits

NIB Health Insurance

EAP professional development services

Qualifications

• Proven experience in transport planning and strategic development.
• Knowledge of transport modelling and RMA processes.
• Strong time management and leadership qualities.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist technical advice on land transport and planning.
• Develop and oversee business cases for investment.
• Mentor and support team members in their professional growth.

Skills

Transport planning

Strategic development

Policy analysis

Data analysis

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification (Engineering, Planning, or similar)

Tools

GIS

Job description

• 112K - 120K p.a + Health Insurance
• Nelson City Council | Permanent, Full-time
• Some Hybrid and Flexible working options

Overview

Are you passionate about shaping the future of transport in Nelson? Do you have the technical expertise and strategic mindset to guide projects that make a real difference for our community? Nelson City Council is seeking a highly skilled Senior Transport Planner to join our Infrastructure team and play a pivotal role in delivering sustainable, safe, and efficient transport solutions.

About the role

As a Senior Transport Planner, you will help lead the development of transport policies, strategies, and projects that shape Nelson’s future, providing expert technical advice and working collaboratively to create safe, sustainable, and efficient transport networks.

As a Unitary Authority we also oversee public transport planning and operations. Experience in public transport planning would be preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist technical advice on land transport, planning, and transport matters such as parking/active transport strategies etc.
• Develop and oversee business cases to support capital and operational investment.
• Supporting the team with resource consents applications, bylaws, regional land and PT transport plans.
• Represent transport at Council and Regional Transport Committees.
• Mentor and support other staff, sharing your knowledge and fostering professional growth.
• Engage with iwi, community stakeholders, and central government on key transport issues.

About you

You will bring:

• A relevant tertiary qualification (Engineering, Planning, or similar).
• Proven experience in transport planning, strategic development and policy analysis.
• A knowledge of transport modelling, data analysis, GIS, and RMA processes.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage across Council, community, and government.
• Strong time management, judgement, and leadership qualities.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to delivering positive outcomes for Nelson.

What we offer

At Nelson City Council, you’ll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team, working on projects that directly impact how our community lives, works, and moves. This is your opportunity to contribute to a resilient and sustainable transport future for Nelson, while enjoying the lifestyle benefits of one of New Zealand’s most liveable cities.

• This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week Monday – Friday
• NIB Health Insurance including discounted policies for immediate family members.
• EAP professional and personal development services.

Apply and enquiries

Apply now and help shape the transport networks that keep Nelson moving.

Applications close: We will be reviewing applications as they are received so we encourage you to apply now!

For further enquiries: Ina he pātai anō, whakapā mai: For more information about this role please contact Caron Greenough, Team Leader Transport Activity Management - [e-mail]. Please ensure that you submit your application via the link to ensure that it is received.