Public Transport Operational Delivery Coordinator

Job Type : Permanent | Full Time

Location : Christchurch, New Zealand

Job Category : Environmental Services

About Environment Canterbury

As a regional council, we are responsible for managing natural resources including air, soil, water and land. We work in partnership with mana whenua Ngāi Tahu to protect the health of our environment to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for our region.

The region’s evolving environmental and political context means we will continue to be agile and adaptive, as we respond to regulatory and environmental changes.

Our mahi (work) is organised around the delivery of our three core services :

• Environmental Regulation and Protection
• Community Preparedness and Response to Hazards
• Public Transport

About the Role

This role enables the delivery of non-standard public transport services across Canterbury, including tailored transport for events and cruise ship arrivals. You’ll lead operational planning and coordination, ensuring services are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with community needs and organisational goals.

You’ll work closely with contractors, operators, and internal teams to resolve challenges, improve service delivery, and support continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

The nature of the role will require flexibility in days of work and hours. Evenings, weekends and public holiday commitment to the role will be required by the successful applicant.

For more information on this role, please refer to the job description at the bottom of the advert.

About You

You’re a confident coordinator with a passion for public transport and community service. You thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy solving problems, building relationships, and delivering high-quality outcomes.

You’ll bring strong communication and organisational skills, along with a proactive and collaborative approach to your work.

Experience

Working at Environment Canterbury

Our values : Kaitiakitanga (stewardship); Pononga (integrity); Manaakitanga (people first); Whanaungatanga (collaboration); Māiatanga (can do).

We understand and embrace a diverse workforce; this diversity will enable us to better serve our people, our community, and our greatest taonga, the environment. We value everyone’s contribution, diverse thinking, and skills.

We\'re on a journey to become a treaty partner of excellence, including incorporating te ao Māori into our work. We offer supportive opportunities to develop capability in this area and encourage our people to use kaupapa Māori, mātauranga Māori, and te reo Māori in our daily work. We welcome you with an open heart & mind, wherever you are on your personal te ao Māori journey.

Additional Information

For a confidential chat about this role, please contact Sam Wilkes on

Applications close on Wednesday, 22 October. Applications will be reviewed as we receive them, and interviews may take place before the close date. We reserve the right to close advertising early.

Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role.

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you\'re excited about this role but don\'t meet every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

Me mahi tahi tātou - Together we can

Job Description

Public Transport Operational Delivery Coordinator

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