Principal Transport Planner

What you will be doingThe Strategic Planning team plays a central role in shaping the future of Auckland Airport and articulating the business' 30-year vision.

It oversees Auckland Airport's Master Plan and provides strategic advice in relation to transportation and sustainability, to enable the growth of the Airport and to maintain a social licence to operate.

The team also plays a key role in developing and advocating Auckland Airport's position within regulatory and legislative policy contexts at a local and central government level.Our team is reviewing the Surface Access Strategy which sets the direction for accommodating travel across the precinct.

In this role you will lead specific initiatives to ensure our business goals, contractual and social licence responsibilities continue to remain 'fit for future'.

The role has a pan-business responsibility and requires extensive engagement across the business and with key internal and external stakeholders.Your key responsibilities are : Lead the development of, maintain and monitor Auckland Airport's mode shift plan, including implementation of initiatives to realise modal shift away from "drive-alone" vehicles.Maintain, monitor and review as required Auckland Airport's Surface Access Strategy.Steward and update transport policy and strategy documents for Auckland Airport's precinct.Lead effective and constructive advocacy for Auckland Airport in national and regional transport policy and in third-party proposals.Develop and maintain relevant transport models, data sets and systems that inform long term planning of transport infrastructure.Support in developing a sustainable funding model for infrastructure and services.Manage specific projects as required that support the planning and development of the Airport's surface access network.Develop and update the multi-modal network plan, including identifying infrastructure needs.Lead / collaborate in preparing business cases to support capital investment in surface access.What you'll bring to the roleAt Auckland Airport, we are a busy hive of activity, and a lot of what we look for is how you would align with our AKL values All In | Tatou tatou – How we feel, Know How | Kokiri Tahi – How we think and Let's Go | Karawhiua – How we act.To ensure your success in this role, you will need : 10+ years' experience in transport planning, transport policy or similarA tertiary qualification in Transport Planning, Engineering or other relevant discipline is essentialA proven ability to influence and negotiate through effective communication and interpersonal skillsStrong customer focus, and a concern for excellence and qualityA proven track record of sound strategic judgement and ability to cope with business complexityAbility to plan for multi-modal networks, including experience planning for people walking, bicycling, experience planning for freight and goods delivery, and / or emerging mobility options.Strong writer capable of producing written materialsAbout usFrom the arrival of the Tainui Waka into the Manukau Harbour, Auckland Airport has always been a place of journeys.

We stand proudly as the gateway to Aotearoa, welcoming travellers beginning their journeys, farewelling Kiwis to new destinations, connecting businesses and workers to new opportunities, and celebrating partners and investors who back us along the way.

We have ambitions to be a global hub and a comprehensive development programme to deliver this vision.With so many moving parts to keep the airport precinct running, it's our collaboration and passion that keeps everything together.

This is what our culture and heritage have been built on.

When you work with us, you'll share our ambition to be a great New Zealand business, and one that's making a strong contribution to the wellbeing of our communities and economy.We are working for New Zealand.Auckland Airport is more than just a business.

It's a truly unique place with an important role to play in New Zealand's recovery.

Together we're its custodians, knowing that the work we do has the power to create positive change for our customers, the community, the environment and for the prosperity of Aotearoa.

We're all about creating a sense of place where everyone can thrive, and one where others aspire to work.

We're a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcome people from all walks of life.Our values weave us together.

They're what we stand for, who we are and how we act.Apply todayIf this role sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you.

Click the "Apply" button now.Please note that applications will be reviewed continuously throughout the recruitment period, and appointments may be made before the official closing date of the advert.

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