Senior Transport Strategy Lead

Porirua City Council; Wellington; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Porirua City Council is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to lead the development of the transport strategy and related policies. You will represent the Council in regional forums and advocate for Porirua's interests in funding programs, while guiding transport planning with climate resilience and growth in mind.

You will collaborate across planning, strategy, and operations, building strong relationships with internal teams and external partners to improve transport outcomes for the city.

Qualifications

• Experience in policy development and transport planning is essential.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills are required.
• Knowledge of NZTA funding systems, RMA or transport modelling is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of Porirua's transport strategy and key policies.
• Represent the Council in regional forums and advocate for Porirua's interests.
• Provide strategic and technical advice on transport planning and projects.
• Collaborate with planning, strategy, climate resilience and operations teams.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and regional partners.

Skills

Policy development

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Transport planning degree

Full NZ driver licence

Job description

Porirua City Council is seeking a Senior Transport Planner to lead the development of the transport strategy and related policies. You will represent the Council in regional forums and advocate for Porirua's interests in funding programs, while guiding transport planning with climate resilience and growth in mind.

You will collaborate across planning, strategy, and operations, building strong relationships with internal teams and external partners to improve transport outcomes for the city.