Asset Manager - Transportation

Below is a brief description of this vacancy

This page outlines the vacancy and the key skills and responsibilities for the role.

Whanganui, New Zealand

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We're looking for a seasoned Asset Management professional to join our team.

In this key leadership position, you'll collaborate closely with the Council Transportation and Alliance Management Teams to achieve strategic objectives through effective resource management.

About the Role

Reporting to the Manager - Transportation, this role will cover a significant and diverse network, comprising some 900 kilometres of roads, 75 bridges and large culverts, almost 300 retaining structures, 6,500 street lights, 340 kilometres of footpaths and cycle ways, a regional small airport with circa 8,000 aircraft movements per month.

Key responsibilities of the role includes :

Develop and maintain relationships with Alliances and their representatives, anticipating and resolving issues, and ensuring effective customer service across the region.

Work with council teams to educate and promote asset management principles and processes.

Provide expert input and guidance into the management of Alliance asset information systems (e.g. RAMM), such as data quality and completeness.

In recognition of the value you will add to our community, we offer

Satisfying career development

Flexible Work Arrangements

Professional memberships and continued education support

Great lifestyle including a vibrant arts and cultural scene, fantastic outdoor recreational opportunities with the mountains, national parks, river and sea all within easy reach

What you'll bring

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of RAMM and / or Asset databases

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the construction or infrastructure sectors

Extensive experience in transportation construction / maintenance or asset management

About Whanganui District

A welcoming and warm city, Whanganui has been growing in population and businesses in recent years with the buzz of new families and represents an incredible lifestyle location - close to New Zealand's best outdoor experiences in bush, cycle trails, river and skiing.

Whanganui is Aotearoa / New Zealand's UNESCO city of design and has the range of arts and culture one would expect of a modern New Zealand city.

We offer the opportunity to give effect to real positive change for the Whanganui district.

You will have a direct impact on the wellbeing of our communities, and diverse opportunities to further develop your leadership and technical skills

If you are eager to be part of our team, and you have what it takes to succeed in this role, we look forward to receiving your application.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews may occur before the advertised closing date.

As a result, this position may be filled and closed earlier than expected.

We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

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