Are you passionate about more planet- and people-friendly transportation in our townships and city? If you close your eyes, can you envision all the ways our communities would be better if we could make better use of our cycle and walkways? Do you believe that what’s good for our aged mobility and Whaikaha communities are good for everyone?
If you can see why it’s so important to remove barriers to active travel so that all Tairāwhiti whānau are able to enjoy walking and cycling opportunities then the full time role of Kaiarataki Arawhenua | Walking and Cycling Programme Lead at Gisborne District Council might be just the mahi you’re looking for!
Reach out to Tyler Kirk, the Liveable Spaces Planning Team Leader. Or apply online.
Kaiarataki Arawhenua | Walking and Cycling Programme Lead
Job Description
Walking and cycling are an essential part of our regional transport options, and recreational opportunities. This role is key to ensuring that Council can increase its pace of delivery of projects that improve walking and cycling opportunities.
This is an important leadership role for active travel at GDC. The purpose of this role is to drive and oversee the delivery of active travel, and recreational walking and cycling projects, ensure appropriate resource and partnerships, and advocate for the importance of walking and cycling in Te Tairāwhiti.
Beyond walking and cycling, this role will improve outcomes for all active travel, including aged mobility and the Whaikaha community. Better, safer active travel networks are critical to a more accessible city and townships.
This role will play a key role in implementing our regional strategic direction. Council has commenced an Active Travel Strategy which will be completed in 2024. This role will be responsible for ensuring the funding, capacity, partnerships and planning to deliver the strategy.
This role will also drive the partnerships required to ensure efficient planning and delivery between council- and community-led projects.
You’ll recognise the importance of the role as a Treaty partner and understand how that underpins Gisborne District Council’s work.
Success in this role will be in using the multiple levers to remove barriers to active travel so that all Tairāwhiti whānau are able to enjoy walking and cycling opportunities.
Reporting to the Liveable Spaces Planning Team Leader, working in the greater team of 20 people.
Duties include
Establishing and overseeing the programme of Council walking and cycling projects.
Developing and maintaining the partnerships necessary to accelerate and unify Council’s walking and cycling work programme.
Fostering meaningful relationships with Iwi, Hapū and Whānau that ensure the council’s commitment to Māori is put into practice in this work.
Advocating for walking and cycling outcomes on behalf of, and within Gisborne District Council.
Skills and experience required
Good understanding and working knowledge of Te Reo me ōna Tikanga o Te Tairāwhiti.
Ability to think strategically, understand complex relationships and systems thinking.
Demonstrated experience of complex partnership and teamwork across a range of internal and external stakeholders.
Demonstrated experience of establishing and leading networks of positive and productive partnerships.
Demonstrated experience of community engagement and project activation
Ability to work cross-functionally across a department and wider division.
Ability to deal with ambiguity and make quality decisions in a dynamic and challenging setting. Experience in project management disciplines (e.g., planning, resource allocation, budgeting, and legal compliance).
Strong customer service ethic and a sense of personal ownership and responsibility.
Highly organised – plans and prioritises well and manages time to focus self and others on the most important activities.
Proven experience of delivering results and innovation in a high public profile environment. Demonstrated experience in turning strategy into project delivery.
Positive, established working relationships with Tairāwhiti hapū and Iwi.
Benefits
Flexible on start and finish times
Hybrid working (home and work)
Allocated training budget for career development and to support professional affiliation membership (where relevant to the role)
Work with a great team and enjoy regular, lively social events
Walking distance to the CBD
Modern office space
Access to free independent counselling and support services for you and your family
Annual flu vaccinations and health checks
1 of 6 Unitary Authorities in NZ
About the company
Here at Gisborne District Council, we pull our values from the community we serve. It makes sense then that we are enthusiastic about culture in our workplace. Family and inclusivity are deep seated in our ethos. With Treaty partnership front of mind, we’re serious about building a workforce that enhances our commitment to deliver.
We work hard together to make our people proud, and our whanau are why we are so passionate about what we do for the community.
How to apply
Click here to apply or call Tyler Kirk (Liveable Spaces Planning Team Leader) on 06 8672049 for a confidential discussion.