Why choose us?Are you ready to steer Tauranga into a new era of infrastructure excellence?Tauranga is one of New Zealand's fastest growing cities, and one of its most car dependent.We're on our way to building a modern transport system that makes it easier and safer for people to move around the city whether they're walking, biking, riding on mobility scooters, catching the bus, or driving.Your mission:Work with a revitalized plan for Tauranga City's CBD that presents significant changes to our public service provisions across a multitude of major infrastructure projectsWork with central and local government, tangata whenua and businesses to deliver our shared visionKeep our City attractive, moving and fit for purpose for the durationTe Turanga | About the roleAs the City Centre Infrastructure Lead, you will be part of the senior leadership of our Infrastructure division, your primary responsibility is to optimize the service delivery of infrastructure projects in our city centre in order to keep the CBD attractive, functional and efficient.The key deliverables, for this role are:Actively collaborate with key; teams, partners and stakeholdersLead the planning and sequencing of works for the infrastructure master planLead the development and implementation of a fit for purpose public transport infrastructureNegotiate and influence a regulatory process that ensures a planned and coordinated approachManage the efficient interface of council run and private projects, while ensuring council services are aligned with a required level of serviceNga Pukenga | What you'll need to succeedTo succeed in this role, you'll bring:Relevant degree in Engineering or similar field10+ years' experience in programme delivery for either; buildings, roads, waters, rails, portExposure to managing cross functional teamsProven experience in risk and project managementCommercially and politically savvyExperience in effective communication and engagement at governance board levelCapability to take a wide lens approach with a proven experience in facilitation of complex issues resolutionPrevious experience at a local or central Government would be desirableTauranga City Council is one of Tauranga's largest employers, and we are always looking to attract great talent to join our driven, passionate, and community-focused team.We always strive to ensure that you feel valued and supported in the workplace.To highlight that our people are our greatest asset, we offer a wide range of benefits that include 5 weeks annual leave, flexible hours and work from home options, as well as career development opportunities.If you want to be part of an energetic, fun, and supportive team, then we'd love to hear from you. For more information, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at ****** note we will not be accepting applications via email. If you wish to apply, please click 'Apply' at the bottom of this page and follow the link.Applications will be reviewed as they are received, applications will close upon the appointment of a successful candidate.Our selection process may include behavioural interview(s), psychometric and ability assessments, reference checks, and pre-employment screening.Tauranga City Council will not accept applications or contact from any placement service, temporary staffing agency, or professional recruiter for this vacancy. If/where Tauranga City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our network of agencies. We ask that you please do not contact Tauranga City Council or any of its employees regarding vacancies. Tauranga City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to such unsolicited contact.Reference # 27844 Posted on 19 Feb 2024Closes on 31 May 2024 23:55Location(s) CBDExpertise Change management, City planning and Growth, Engineering, Iwi/Public engagement and Relations, Policy, Planning and Strategy, Procurement and Contracts management, Project management, Risk management, Transportation, Traffic and Roading#J-18808-Ljbffr
