Transport Coordinator

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About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga

School Transport supports equitable and excellent educational outcomes by enabling access to appropriate learning environments through safe, effective and efficient transport options. The Transport Coordinator role supports this through the processing of applications and payments, provision of customer and relationship management, and provision of system support.

Key Responsibilities :

• Assess and process Specialised School Transport Assistance (SESTA) applications, coordinate between schools, caregivers and transport providers when there has been an incident on a SESTA vehicle and provide advice to management on requests for exceptions.
• Assess and process Conveyance Allowance applications and provide advice to management on requests for exceptions.
• Deliver accurate and timely payments to caregivers, transport providers and schools.
• Provide high quality customer service and relationship management to stakeholders and customers (including caregivers, Transport Providers and schools).
• Provide internal and external advice and support for Pokapū Waka Kura (School Transport ICT system).
• Stay up to date with School Transport policy and processes to support good decision making and accurate advice to internal and external customers.

About you | Mōhou ake

To be successful in this role you will have the following :

What we offer :

Salary range : $65,801 - $79,195 per annum + 3% kiwi saver.

How to apply :

If this opportunity interests you, please submit your cover letter and resume by using the ‘apply' button. In your cover letter we’d like to know about you, your values, or anything else you’d like to share. We’re keen to understand your motivations, strengths, transferable skills, and the diverse perspectives you will bring to the role.

Contact :

For further information, please contact David McIntosh (Manager Processing and Systems at

Applications close :

Midnight – Friday, 10 October 2025.

We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.

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