As the Network Manager, you will join the Journeys Operations team to monitor the performance of the road network, manage the transport corridor, and oversee the delivery of annual and forward works programmes. You will act as the Network Owner for local road networks, overseeing maintenance, operations, and corridor management, while ensuring the timely delivery of annual, three-year, and ten-year works programmes.
In your role, you will provide the Contract Manager with technical support, particularly in the development of financial and monitoring reports, and assist the Asset Manager with the Gisborne Regional Transport Programme. You will ensure that a safe, responsive, and sustainable land roading network is maintained and operated in the region.
You'll recognise the importance of the role as a Treaty partner and understand how that underpins Gisborne District Council's work.
Key Responsibilities: Oversee maintenance, operations and corridor management for local road networks.
Manage projects and contracts as required.
Take the lead in increasing the sense of pace of land transport activities, projects and programmes assigned to the position.
Develop and maintain effective professional relationships with staff, customers and stakeholders.
Minimum Requirements: Hold a relevant tertiary qualification, ideally in Civil Engineering.
Minimum of five years' relevant experience in either civil works, project management or similar.
A valid full NZ driver's licence.
Excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to establish working relationships with people/organisations at all levels.
Flexible on start and finish times.
Benefits: Hybrid working (home and work).
Relocation assistance.
Piritahi Day – an additional leave day to spend with whanau & friends.
Staff Discounts at local retailers and big brands.
Allocated training budget for career development and to support professional affiliation membership (where relevant to the role).
Work with a great team and enjoy regular, lively social events!
Access to reduced health insurance premiums for you and your family through Southern Cross.
Free eye exams.
Access to free independent counselling and support services for you and your family.
Annual flu vaccinations and health checks.
Here at Gisborne District Council, we pull our values from the community we serve. It makes sense then that we are enthusiastic about culture in our workplace. Family and inclusivity are deep seated in our ethos. With Treaty partnership front of mind, we're serious about building a workforce that enhances our commitment to deliver.
We work hard together to make our people proud, and our whanau are why we are so passionate about what we do for the community.
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