This position sits within our Infrastructure & Assets Group. From planning to renewals, the Group is dedicated to delivering resilient infrastructure and services that enrich lives today and ensure a thriving future for our community. They are committed to providing the critical infrastructure and services that powers a thriving, modern city.
Job Description
He angituutanga: The opportunity
Reporting to the Transport Safety Lead, typically in this role you will be responsible for prioritising and monitoring the Safety Improvement Program and completing safety auditing of Maintenance and Renewals Program including Capital and Private Development projects/proposals.
Some of the key outcomes for this role include:
- All customer and stakeholder enquiries are responded to in accordance with our Customer Promise in a timely manner and with a helpful can-do attitude that results in a positive customer experience.
- Council’s Safe System principles (Zero deaths or serious injuries resulting from crashes on the transport network) is applied to all transport projects.
- Lead in the assessment of the review of crashes in the city over the previous 5 years to identify issues and solutions which can be fed into the development of forward works programmes for maintenance and renewals as well as capital programmes.
- Assist in the assessment of capital projects (for both Council and Developers) to advise on the compliance and amendments required to comply with both Safe System principles (via the safety auditing process) and Council Bylaws and Plans eg Speed Management Plan.
- Mentoring other members of the team to ensure broad range of knowledge and information sharing across the team.
Qualifications
Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience
- An understanding of the Safe System concept, and a belief that Hamilton should strive to achieve a transport network free of death and serious injuries.
- A National Diploma in Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering Technology and/or 5+ years’ experience in the Local Government Road Safety Environment.
- Previous attendance at the Safe System Engineering Workshop and/or Safe System Assessment Framework Training.
- Awareness of traffic engineering principles, transport law, NZS 3901 and relevant statutes and regulations.
- Influencing skills, able to encourage others’ behaviour and outcomes to support goals.
- Excellent numeracy and communication skills (both verbal and written).
- A good level of computer literacy, particularly Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability in integrating technical information into decision making.
- A collaborative working style, building strong networks and relationships with team members, stakeholders and customers.
- Proactive and able to use initiative to solve problems or create opportunities.
- Ability to work autonomously and manage workload, you will be a self-starter.
- Knowledge of basic project management techniques.
- Experience of working in local government environment.
- Current clean Full NZ (or equivalent) Drivers Licence.
- Experience working in local government (preferred, but not essential).
Additional Information
He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What’s the salary?
Circa $110K dependent on skills and experience.
Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou: What we offer
- Flexible by choice; an award-winning flexible working policy.
- Opportunities for professional development.
- Two Wellbeing days per year.
- Free health insurance through Unimed including hospital/surgery grade cover and discounted. membership rates for family members.
- Free annual health checks and flu vaccination.
- Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
- Eye testing/glasses cost reimbursement.
- Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.
Me Tono Inaaianei!: Apply Now!
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Applications close on the: 24/06/2025
Note: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.
Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.
All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks and a criminal check. This role is Safety Sensitive so a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol test will be required. View more information about these checks and our commitment to the Privacy act here by clicking here
It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.
As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings.
This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.
