Come and make a difference with us
At Western Bay of Plenty District Council, everything we do is about making the everyday better — and helping our communities thrive, now and into the future.
Western Bay is a District undergoing significant growth and transformation. From planning for future communities to delivering the infrastructure that supports them, we're focused on getting the fundamentals right — and preparing for what comes next.
We're also focused on our people. At Western Bay, we believe in investing in and empowering our teams to grow, lead, and achieve their goals. Because when our people thrive, our communities do too.
If you're motivated by making the everyday better, helping people thrive, and leaving things better than you found them — we'd love to hear from you.
The opportunity
We have an exciting opportunity available for an accomplished go-getter with strong leadership skills to join our Transportation team and take on the challenge of leading the delivery of our road maintenance and renewal programmes — driving performance, innovation, and service excellence across our network.
As Team Leader: Road Maintenance you will be responsible for the timely and efficient maintenance and renewal of Council's transportation assets, which include 920km of sealed carriageway, 153km of unsealed carriageway and 249 bridges.
Your key responsibilities will include
- Working with our Manager: Network Operations and Maintenance to deliver on Council's aspirations to be a paragon of road network maintenance.
- Lead a team of 4 staff.
- Overseeing the procurement of road maintenance contracts.
- Overseeing the programming and prioritisation of routine, reactive, and planned maintenance activities.
- Managing and supervising road maintenance contractors to ensure that Council's requirements are met.
- Ensuring that all activities are carried out in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015.
- Ensuring that customers are provided with accurate and timely information.
To set you up for success, you'll have
- Be familiar with the mechanics of local government,
- Possess thorough knowledge of road construction, maintenance techniques, and engineering principles,
- Be a passionate and energetic leader and mentor who leads by example,
- Possess the analytical skills needed to prioritise activities based on need and resource availability,
- Be a strong collaborator able to build trust and influence stakeholders, and
- Possess financial acumen and experience of budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting.
What we offer
- Five weeks annual leave
- A competitive employment package - including subsidised medical insurance
- Flexible work arrangements and a pet friendly work environment
- Sick leave on commencement of employment
- Learning and development opportunities
- Access to wellbeing resources and workplace support
- Assistance to relocate to the area
- Free onsite parking
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit.
Applications close 11.55pm Sunday, 1 August 2025.
For further information please call the People Experience Team on 0800 926 732.
