Road Network Operations Technician Infrastructure - Land Transport • Timaru District Council

The Role / Person

Demands on the Timaru District’s critical roading infrastructure are increasing, and maintaining our 1,700km network is a significant challenge for Timaru District Council!

We are now looking for a Road Network Operations Technician to join our Land Transport Group. This is a pivotal role at the centre of our Road Maintenance Contract, acting as the Engineer’s Representative and working closely with our contractor to deliver great outcomes for the community.

Success in the role comes from strong communication, collaborative working, and sound technical capability across fault identification, root-cause analysis, and maintenance treatments. You’ll be stepping into a well-supported and respected position within the team, with the chance to make your mark and build on proven systems and experience.

As a team, we pride ourselves on efficiency, innovation, and continuous improvement. This is demonstrated by our network consistently performing strongly against our peers for both quality and cost. This role is key to keeping it that way.

You’ll be a committed and adaptable team player who can work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues, contractors, stakeholders, and the public. You’ll bring solid knowledge of engineering principles, road construction and maintenance, asset management (including RAMM), and contract management. You’ll ideally bring experience from the client side, with the ability to see the bigger picture behind maintenance decisions and delivery outcomes.

A relevant NZQA Level 6 qualification or equivalent experience is preferred, along with confidence using technology and a genuine drive to learn and improve.

This is a permanent role and offers 40 hours per week. The annual salary for this role is $94,063.86 - $110,663.36 per annum. Check out a copy of the position description here. For further information please email us at

You must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job. Applications close at 5 : 00pm, 20 November 2025; however, we may appoint before the closing date if we find suitable applicants during the recruitment process! So if you are interested get your application in quick. Applications can be registered through our career’s website

The District

Timaru District is a thriving and innovative community. It is the central hub for the South Island, servicing a large agricultural heartland, with a growing economy that provides the import and export gateway for primary sectors. We boast a Top 10 most loved beach in New Zealand and have access to mountains, rivers and lakes, making Timaru an ideal destination for recreational, sporting and cultural pursuits.

Let’s not forget about that 7 minute commute to work!

The Organisation

The Timaru District Council aims to enable democratic local decision-making and action by, and on behalf of communities, to promote the social, economic, environmental, and cultural well-being of its communities in the present and for the future. With around 400 staff, there are a diverse range of roles from front facing community to support and technical specialists.

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