• Lead the design, planning & operational delivery of public transport responses to event spectator demand
• Bring new skills & experience to complement our existing team
• Align your values with those of your employer!  Work to improve services for your community

Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha │ About Environment Canterbury

As a regional council, we are responsible for managing natural resources including air, soil, water and land. We work in partnership with mana whenua Ngāi Tahu to protect the health of our environment to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for our region.

The region’s evolving environmental and political context means we will continue to be agile and adaptive, as we respond to regulatory and environmental changes.

Our mahi (work) is organised around the delivery of our three core services:

• Environmental Regulation and Protection
• Community Preparedness and Response to Hazards
• Public Transport

Kōrero mō te Tūranga | About the Role

Take ownership of all stages from scoping, designing, planning, and delivery of new and on-going initiatives such as our response to cruise ship passenger demand and forthcoming response to event spectator demand from One New Zealand Stadium Te Kaha. 

More about the role:

• Weigh up risks, customer feedback and value for money considerations to develop and deliver innovative solutions to problems
• Oversee, optimise and report on on-going initiatives to support the delivery of public transport services
• Work in partnership with key stakeholders to ensure co-ordinated delivery of initiatives.
• Scope, advise on and support procurement of the necessary resources to deliver initiatives as required
• Write and prepare papers, presentations briefings & other relevant communications, making recommendations & providing advice to management & Council on the relevant stages of initiatives

For more information on this role, please refer to the job description at the bottom of the advert.

Mōu │ About You

You’ll be a dynamic, self-motivated individual with a can-do attitude who thrives on taking ownership of projects and solving problems. 

Ideally, you’ll be tertiary qualification in transport planning, event management or related discipline, or the equivalent in practical on the job experience including 5 years' experience in in a similar role. 

More about you:

• Experience delivering bus operations for events or ad-hoc services
• Strong communication skills and ability to think critically and identify data sources that can be used to inform decision making 
• Experience in preparing evidence-based reports, presentations and papers for senior management and / or Councils / Boards.

Ngā hua o te Mahi i te Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha | Working at Environment Canterbury  

Our mahi is underpinned by our values:

• Kaitiakitanga (stewardship)
• Pononga (integrity)
• Manaakitanga (people first)
• Whanaungatanga (collaboration)
• Māiatanga (can do)

We understand and embrace a diverse workforce; this diversity will enable us to better serve our people, our community, and our greatest taonga, the environment. We value everyone’s contribution, diverse thinking, and skills.

We're on a journey to become a treaty partner of excellence, including incorporating te ao Māori into our work. We offer supportive opportunities to develop capability in this area and encourage our people to use kaupapa Māori, mātauranga Māori, and te reo Māori in our daily work. We welcome you with an open heart & mind, wherever you are on your personal te ao Māori journey

Ko ētahi atu kōrero | Additional Information

Applications close on Sunday, 29 June.  Applications will be reviewed as we receive them, and interviews may take place before the close date. We reserve the right to close advertising early.  

Short-listed candidates will be required to complete an interview process, reference checks, and a criminal check. Further background checking will be required when relevant to the role. 

We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

Me mahi tahi tātou - Together we can