Event Transport and TTM Specialist

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.

Behind all of Auckland's events, runs a high-performing Special Events team. We are now looking for an experienced Event Manager to join this team and be a part of Auckland's most exciting events including large-scale concerts, sporting events such as Auckland Marathon and many more.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

As one of our Event Managers, you will be responsible for the operational planning for major events in Auckland. This will involve coordinating event details and generating operational planning documents. You will also be required to provide operational support during the running of major events, which will include weekend and evening work.

This role is also responsible for the financial administration, which will include raising purchase orders, providing administrative support with budgets, contract management and procurement.

In this busy and varied position, you will also become qualified to review and approve Traffic Management Plans and prepare reports to obtain the necessary approvals for temporary road closures and temporary parking restrictions so attention to detail and an interest in process-driven work is key.

Ko koe tēnei | About you - What are we looking for?

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in an event and / or transport planning role
• Proven coordination / event management abilities
• Demonstrated experience in transport planning ideal
• Experience with managing stakeholders
• Experience with financial administration processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• STMS qualification is advantageous, however training will be provided for the successful candidate
• Experience with SAP is advantageous

Our successful candidate must also have incredibly strong organisational, administration, and planning skills. The ability to develop and maintain strong relationships will be essential. Due to the nature of this role, you must have the ability to be flexible with hours and days of work. You will need to be able to work evenings, public holidays and weekends as required.

Ko wai mātou | About us

At AT, we embrace inclusion 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, our Flexible Working initiative empowers our people to work flexibly whilst meeting the needs of our customers, the organisation, and the individual.

In addition, we also offer :

Please apply providing your updated CV along with a cover letter summarising how you meet the requirements for this role.

Alternatively for a confidential discussion or further information please contact Steve Kahi at [email protected]