At Hamilton City Council, we are dedicated to improving the well-being of Hamiltonians. Our mission is to unlock Hamilton’s full potential, making it the best place to live. Our values of adaptability, simplicity, inclusiveness, guardianship, and ambition drive everything we do. We are looking for passionate individuals who share our vision and values to join our team.

This position sits within the Infrastructure and Assets Group who, from planning to maintenance, are dedicated to delivering resilient infrastructure and services that enrich lives today and ensure a thriving future for our community.

He angituutanga: The opportunity 

As a Senior Transport Planner, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of Hamilton’s multi-model transport system. You will provide senior-level technical and project leadership, working collaboratively with central and local government partners, internal directorates, and iwi partners. Your strategic thinking and open-minded approach will help develop integrated land use and transport solutions, ensuring Hamilton’s transport system meets future needs.

Your key focus will be in transport and strategic planning across multiple projects to achieve outcomes for Hamilton City based on evidence-based evaluation and decision-making. 

Key Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively and support Principal and Technical Director level staff within the Plan, Strategy and Programming Directorate.
• Provide leadership and support to deliver the Metro Spatial Plan (MSP) and achieve the implementation of the MSP Transport Programme.
• Develop compelling evidence to inform decision-making at a staff and elected member level via effective communication and report writing.
• Support senior staff in bringing together internal specialists to scope, prioritise, and deliver new projects and programmes at a city and regional level.
• Deliver / support technical presentations at Council committees and other forums including public consultation exercises and internal staff information sessions.
• Work independently where appropriate and represent Council at a variety of local, regional and national forums.
• Lead and/or contribute to project priority and evaluation and alignment to local strategic objectives conversations in funding and financial planning processes.

If you are passionate about transport planning and want to make a positive impact on Hamilton’s future, we want to hear from you!

Apply now to join our dynamic team and help us create a better Hamilton for everyone.

Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

• At least 5 years in transport planning, urban planning, or a related field.
• Tertiary qualification in transportation planning, urban planning, strategic development, or similar.
• Strong capabilities in integrated transport planning, strategy and policy development, stakeholder management, and project delivery.
• Confidence in communication and willingness to develop strong advocacy skills.
• Emerging leadership skills with the ability to articulate a vision for Hamilton and the Waikato.
• Comfortable with data analysis, GIS applications, and Microsoft Office.

He aha te wariu o te utu kaimahi? | What’s the salary? 

Circa $120K dependent on skills and experience.

Ngaa waahi whakarato painga kei a maatou: What we offer 

• Flexible by choice; an award-winning flexible working policy.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Two Wellbeing days per year.
• Free health insurance through Unimed including hospital/surgery grade cover and discounted. membership rates for family members.
• Free annual health checks and flu vaccination.
• Ability to purchase additional annual leave.
• Eye testing/glasses cost reimbursement.
• Discounted purchases from local businesses; gym memberships, cafes, dentists, hairdressers and many more.

Me Tono Inaaianei!: Apply Now! 

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Applications close on the: 27/05/2025

Note: We will be shortlisting as we receive applications.

Council is committed to honouring the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi/Treaty of Waitangi through its relationship with Kiingitanga, Waikato Tainui, mana whenua and maataa waka within Hamilton Kirikiriroa.

All candidates will be notified of the outcome on their application via email. 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. View more information about these checks, our commitment to the Privacy act and details for international applicants by clicking here

It is important to us that we support you throughout our selection process (interview and assessments). If you have any access needs during this process, let us know in advance so we can make sure these are met.

As a council, we believe in creating a welcoming environment where everyone feels valued and belongs. We value inclusiveness (Kotahitanga) – we respect and value the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents that everyone brings.

This role is being sourced directly. If/where Hamilton City Council requires the support of a recruitment agency, we will seek this support from our panel of selected agencies. Hamilton City Council will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any commissions, fees or other payments related to unsolicited contact.