Manager Access and Transport – Ref: 602
Permanent Full Time
The opportunity | He angitūtanga
The Kāpiti Coast is Wellington’s fastest-growing district, with a roading network of 445 km’s, complimented by 78 km of established cycling and walkway networks. This role offers an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking Council committed to agile ways of working and modern service delivery in a highly sought-after region.
As Access and Transport Manager, you will report to the Group Manager Infrastructure and Asset Management and lead a high performing team responsible for asset management planning, long-term strategic planning, and operational delivery to ensure the integrity of the district’s transport network. The role requires strong financial acumen and includes a strong focus on sustainable transport and safety improvements. You will lead engagement on transport issues with key external agencies, including NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, and there will be a high level of community engagement and interaction.
Success in this role requires proven leadership capability, ideally within local or regional government. A background in transport, engineering, or infrastructure is advantageous. You will be skilled in stakeholder engagement, politically astute, and confident presenting and working with our Elected Members.
What we offer | Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou
When you join Kāpiti Coast District Council, you’ll have access to a range of valuable benefits, including;
- Work–life balance: Supportive practices that enable you to thrive both personally and professionally.
- Dependent leave: Additional leave to help you manage important family commitments.
- Supportive team culture: A collaborative environment where we work hard and back each other.
About you | He kōrero mōu
To excel in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:
- Experience in leading, developing and maintaining high performing teams.
- A collaborative working style that strengthens connections with other Council teams.
- Strong organisational skills to manage day-to-day workloads and timeframes.
- Experience overseeing the preparation and management of contract specifications, asset management plans, and operational policies and standards.
- A commitment to delivering high levels of customer service and modelling Council values, through effective stakeholder management skills, particularly within a political environment.
- Knowledge of Legislative compliance; and familiarity with NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi processes and procedures.
- The ability to assess risks and manage contracts to ensure delivery meets required standards, including providing expert technical advice on transport and engineering matters.
- Experience preparing and reviewing contract specifications, asset management plans, and operational policies and standards.
- Management of budgets, including planning, monitoring, controlling, reviewing, and reporting.
- Experience establishing monitoring and auditing processes to ensure contracted services meet performance standards.
- Understanding of transport and roading engineering principles.
For more information regarding the role, please view the job description [PDF 289 KB]
Enquiries about this position should be directed to Tamara Silk, Executive Officer to Group Manager Infrastructure and Asset Management by phone on 04 296 4700 or free phone 0800 486 486.
How to apply | Me pēhea te tono
If you are inspired by the opportunity to lead and develop a high‑performing team that delivers real impact for our district, we encourage you to take the next step and apply.
Applications should include a brief cover letter and resume and close 11am, Monday 9th February 2026.
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You must be eligible to work in New Zealand. Please note preferred candidates are required to undergo pre-employment checks including drug and alcohol screening and Police checks.