Team Leader: Engineering Services

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Te Tūranga | About the role

We're looking for an experienced technical leader to lead our Engineering Services Team within the Transport Division. 

This is a key technical and people leadership role, responsible for providing specialist transport engineering advice while leading a team of skilled engineers who support the planning, delivery and continuous improvement of Tauranga's transport network. 

You'll work across major projects, infrastructure programmes, land development, network safety and strategic planning initiatives, helping ensure transport outcomes are safe, practical and future-focused. 

Working closely with internal teams, consultants, developers, and the community, you'll provide trusted advice, guide technical decision-making, and support the delivery of transport solutions that make a real difference for Tauranga. 

This role operates in a complex and fast-moving environment, where priorities can shift and decisions often need to balance technical requirements, community outcomes, stakeholder expectations and best-practice engineering. It will suit someone who stays calm under pressure, brings sound judgement, and can lead people through complexity with clarity and confidence.  

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining technical expertise with leadership, mentoring others, solving complex problems and contributing to the growth of one of New Zealand's fastest-growing cities. 

What you'll be doing 

• leading, mentoring and developing a high-performing team of transport engineering professionals 

• providing specialist transport engineering guidance across projects, programmes and strategic initiatives 

• overseeing investigations into network performance, transport safety and operational issues, and developing evidence-based solutions 

• guiding the development and application of transport engineering standards, guidelines and best practice 

• supporting business cases, programme development and long-term planning with robust technical advice 

• supporting project teams with engineering input across renewals, safety improvements and land development activities 

• working collaboratively with planners, project managers, asset managers, road safety coordinators, developers and external partners to support practical, well-informed decisions 

• driving innovation, continuous improvement and value-for-money outcomes 

Ngā Pukenga | What you’ll need to succeed

We're keen to hear from experienced transport engineering professionals who bring a people-focused leadership style, sound judgement and the ability to build capability while fostering a positive team culture. 

To succeed in this role, you'll bring: 

• a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline or equivalent 

• proven experience leading technical teams and developing people 

• significant experience in transport engineering, traffic engineering, transport safety or infrastructure delivery 

• sound knowledge of transport engineering standards, safety-in-design principles and relevant legislation 

• experience applying transport engineering expertise across projects, planning, development and operational activities 

• excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex technical information, build trusted relationships and influence outcomes 

• political awareness, practical judgement and the ability to balance technical detail with wider community outcomes. 

Experience within local government and knowledge of resource consent and development processes would be advantageous. 

Tō Tātou Kaunihera | About Tauranga City Council

At Tauranga City Council, our work has a direct impact on the city and the people who call it home. From planning for growth to delivering everyday services, our teams help shape a city we can all be proud of.

If you’re collaborative, forward-thinking, and community minded, you’ll find meaningful work and opportunity here.

We offer a supportive and flexible workplace, with benefits including 5 weeks’ annual leave, flexible hours and career development opportunities.

You can find out more about working at Tauranga City Council here.

Te Tukanga | How to apply

To submit your application, please apply online, as we are unable to accept applications via email.

Applications will close Sunday 13th September 

We’re committed to building a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those living with disabilities.
If you need any support or adjustments to take part in our recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]

• You must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand to apply for this role.


• Tauranga City Council does not accept unsolicited contact or applications from recruitment agencies. We will not pay fees or commissions related to unsolicited contact.