Senior Traffic Management Coordinator

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Are you an experienced Traffic Management Coordinator, and have leadership experience? Are interesting challenges, professional development, work life balance and making a difference important to you?

If you are answering yes, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

About the team | Ko te rōpū nei

The Temporary Traffic Management Team takes responsibility for overseeing TTM operations within Christchurch city and Banks Peninsula roads. Our team is committed to ensuring that safety is a priority for all those that are working or utilising the transport network, that traffic management is planned, coordinated, and delivered to high standards that appropriately balances between competing needs and 'keeping Christchurch moving'.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

The Senior Temporary Traffic Management Coordinator is responsible for assisting in leading the Traffic Management team within the Transport Unit.

You will use your leadership skills, judgement, collaborative communication style, positive influence, TTM experience, and problem-solving abilities to quickly analyse situations and make sound decisions that support Road Controlling Authority objectives. A current STMS ABC (or Level 2/3) Non-Practising or Practising qualification, knowledge of planned event delivery in a complex urban environment, and demonstrated leadership behaviours are essential.

You will help ensure that that impacts on the road are assessed to make sure everyone is safe and hazards are appropriately managed when they impact the community.

About you | Ko Koe Tēnei

To be successful you will have:

• Excellent judgement skills and a collaborative and positive approach
• At least 10 years' experience in infrastructure-related operations including senior responsibility for TTM planning and/or operations
• Minimum of 1.5 years leadership experience, with experience at leading a dynamic high performance technical team.
• Relevant engineering related qualification e.g. Bachelor of Engineering Civil (BE Civil), or other qualification with relevant extensive experience
• A STMS ABC Non-Practising / Practising or Level 2/3 Non-Practising / Practising qualification,
• The ability to make sound decisions that support Road Controlling Authority objectives
• Knowledge of planned event delivery in a complex urban environment, and leadership behaviours are essential.

What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?

Working for the Christchurch City Council allows you to contribute directly to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors. You will also benefit from:

• Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
• Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
• Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, the council provides an environment where one's skills and passions can shine, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking purpose and impact in their career.

Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero

At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at ***email_hidden***

Hours of work - 37.5 - 40 hours per week

Position - Permanent, full time

Location - This position is primarily based at Te Hononga, Christchurch City Council Civic Offices - 53 Hereford Street

Salary - The salary band for this position goes from $105,450 to $117,167 per annum based on a 40 hour week. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.

Closing Date -

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.