Team Leader Pedestrian Network Maintenance

Wellington City Council; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Flexible working options

Health and wellbeing support

Staff discounts and development

Job summary

Wellington City Council seeks an experienced Team Leader Pedestrian Network Maintenance to guide the delivery of maintenance across our pedestrian network in Wellington CBD. You will oversee a team, manage contractors and ensure work is safe, high quality and on budget, while balancing community expectations.

You will lead planning and delivery improvements, monitor contractor performance and foster strong relationships with stakeholders across the Council and community.

Qualifications

• 5+ years people leadership experience.
• Strong project and contract management experience in infrastructure maintenance or physical works delivery.
• Experience managing contractor performance, quality assurance, budgets and contract delivery.
• Strong technical understanding of pedestrian infrastructure maintenance (footpaths, kerb and channel, signage, street furniture, line marking).
• Excellent relationship management and communication with contractors, Council teams and community stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of maintenance across the pedestrian network and oversee a team.
• Manage contractor performance, budgets and safety across footpaths, kerbs and channels, signage and street furniture.
• Collaborate with internal teams and contractors to deliver work to high standards within budget.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders to plan and deliver improvements and maintain service levels.

Skills

People leadership

Project management

Contract management

Pedestrian infrastructure knowledge

Stakeholder management

Prioritisation and delivery

Education

Civil Engineering / Electrical qualification or equivalent

PM qualifications (advantageous)

Job description

Team Leader Pedestrian Network Maintenance

Help play a key role in keeping our city moving and ensuring our transport network is safe, accessible and fit for purpose.

We’re looking for an experienced Team Leader Pedestrian Network Maintenance to lead the delivery of maintenance across our pedestrian network. You’ll oversee a team responsible for maintaining footpaths, kerbs and channels, signage, street furniture and line marking, working closely with contractors and internal teams to ensure work is delivered safely, to a high standard and within budget.

You’ll bring together people, programmes and partnerships to keep maintenance activities on track, manage competing priorities and ensure our infrastructure meets Council standards and community expectations. You’ll also play an important role in improving how we plan and deliver work, managing contractor performance and building strong relationships with stakeholders across Wellington.

Ngā tohu me ngā wheako | Qualifications and experience

You’re an experienced infrastructure leader with a strong background in pedestrian network maintenance and the delivery of physical works programmes. You know how to lead teams, manage contractors and deliver quality outcomes while balancing budgets, safety and community expectations.

• At least 5 years people leadership experience, with a proven ability to build, develop and lead high-performing teams.
• Strong project and contract management experience in infrastructure maintenance or the delivery of physical works programmes.
• Demonstrated experience managing contractor performance, quality assurance, budgets and delivery against contractual requirements.
• Strong technical understanding of pedestrian infrastructure maintenance, including footpaths, kerb and channel, signage, street furniture and line marking.
• Excellent relationship management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with contractors, Council teams and community stakeholders.
• Experience managing competing priorities, resolving issues and driving continuous improvement in service delivery.

A relevant civil engineering / electrical qualification or equivalent, a current NZ driver licence, and knowledge of local government processes. Project or programme management qualifications and professional membership are advantageous.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you

Working for the Council offers you a range of benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, flexible working options, health and wellbeing support, Council staff discounts and a range of learning and development programmes and opportunities.

Applications close 1 November2026

All applications must be submitted online and must have the current right to live and work in New Zealand.

Pre-employment Checks

All employees must undergo a Criminal Conviction and Driver’s License check prior to employment.

We want your application to enable you to portray the real you. Skills are gained across many areas of our lives, not just through formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the advert through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering), we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your cover letter.

We welcome applications from all people and want our workforce to reflect the diverse communities we serve.

Tautoko mō te Whai Wāhi | Accessibility Support

We want to make sure any accessibility requirements you may have are well supported so the selection process is equitable for everyone. Please let us know if there are any adjustments or support you need to participate in the recruitment process.

Details

Reference number: 53742

Closes on: 01 Nov 2026 23:55

Location(s): Wellington CBD

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