• Lead relationships with Community Vehicle Trusts
• Work that genuinely benefits local communities
• Flexible, people‑centred workplace

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

Council plays an important role in responding to national legislation and policy changes – this mahi is part of our operating environment and is embedded in our everyday mahi. The current proposals from central government are significant, and Council is working through the opportunities and implications. However, our mahi must continue to deliver our three core services for our partners, communities and te taiao (environment).

Kōrero mō te Tūranga | About the Role

As the Community Transport Advisor, you’ll help lift accessibility, safety and service quality across community transport in Canterbury. You’ll provide practical advice, analyse service performance, monitor funding use, and support continuous improvement across the region. Your insights will help shape better transport outcomes for rural, disabled and elderly communities.

Key accountabilities:

• Manage operational relationships with Community Vehicle Trusts and transport providers
• Provide advice, performance insight and problem‑solving to support safe, accessible services
• Monitor service delivery, funding utilisation and operational risks
• Develop engagement initiatives that support behaviour change and community awareness
• Work collaboratively across Council teams, partners, and stakeholders

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

Mōu │ About You

You’re an experienced advisor who thrives on relationships, community engagement and operational problem‑solving. You’re confident navigating data, providers, and diverse community needs — and you’re at your best in roles that blend practical service oversight with meaningful social outcomes.

To enjoy this role, you’ll have:

• Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills
• Experience analysing operational and financial information to form recommendations
• The ability to communicate clearly with a wide range of audiences
• A collaborative, people‑first mindset and commitment to improving community outcomes

Mātau ā-Wheako | Experience  

Ideally, you’ll have a diploma or higher qualification in a relevant field such as communications, public relations, transport or community engagement along with:

• 4–5+ years’ experience in an advisory role in public, community or complex environments.
• A current Full Class 1 driver’s licence with a clean driving record and the ability to drive vehicles with a manual or automatic transmission.

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 Wednesday, 25 March.  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