Team Leader - Transport Planning
Waikato Regional CouncilHamilton, Waikato, New Zealand2 days ago
Job descriptionYou’ll be an experienced leader with a strong background in Transport Planning and Policy. Strong communication, strategic thinking, and relationship-building skills. Applied experience with the Land Transport Management Act, RMA, and LGA. Understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and the ability to apply te ao Māori in a local government context. A relevant degree in Transport Planning, Policy, or Environmental Management. At least 3 years’ experience leading teams, ideally in local government. Business case and Project Management qualifications (desirable). At Waikato Regional Council, we’re committed to building connected communities through smart transport investment. Our Regional Transport Connections directorate leads the way in delivering over $110 million in public transport services over the next six years. These services support more than four million journeys annually. We work in partnership with iwi, local authorities, and central government to shape the future of our region. Join us in making a real difference for current and future generations. We work hard to care for the mighty Waikato, so current and future generations will benefit from a healthy environment, strong economy, and vibrant communities. Our mahi is as diverse as the region we care for and the people who share it. Our work helps look after our region’s water, soil, air, geothermal areas and coasts - so we can all enjoy these precious resources for generations to come. Customers sit at the heart of everything we do, and all staff have an important role to play in the delivery of exceptional customer service. If you’d like to understand more about what we do please click here The work we do | Waikato Regional Council. By partnering with iwi and working with many others in our communities, our collective kaitiakitanga will make the Waikato region even better. Together, we’ll create a sustainable future that will make a positive difference to people’s lives Applications will be reviewed as they come in, and this role will close on Sunday 16 November 2025 . For a copy of the role description , please click here. If you have any questions about the role, please contact Please click ‘apply’ and include your CV & cover letter as a pdf. Apply now!
Mō te tūranga | About the role
- Lead a technically strong and collaborative Transport Planning team.
- Provide expert advice to senior leaders, councillors, and external partners.
- Champion regional transport initiatives including FutureProof, UNISA, and the Waikato Regional Transportation Model.
- Coordinate and support the Regional Transport Committee and FutureProof Public Transport Subcommittee.
- Manage budgets, work programmes, and contribute to strategic planning.
- Foster partnerships with iwi, local and central government, and other stakeholders.
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