Transport Corridor Auditor

Connect Hamilton takes care of the maintenance of the city’s roads, footpaths, traffic lights, streetlights, signs, guardrails, sweeping and vegetation. No matter how you travel, the roads and facilities should be in good condition and safe to use. Connect Hamilton completes regular monitoring and maintenance work, depending on what the road corridor needs.

He angituutanga: The opportunity 

In this role you will support the Connect Hamilton team by engaging with our internal teams and external customers. This ensures we maintain a high standard of Reinstatement by third parties and compliance with the:

• National code of Practice for Utilities Access to Transport Corridors 
• Code of Practice for Temporary Traffic Management 
• New Zealand Guide to Temporary Traffic Management.

Some of the key outcomes for this role include:

• Ensuring “Best for Network” decisions are made in a collaborative manner.
• Positive and productive working relationship with internal and external customers and stakeholders are maintained to minimise traffic disruption and maximize coordination.
• Our assets are kept to the agreed service levels.
• Works completed and Warranty inspections carried out to meet the KPI’s set out in the National code of practice for Utilities Access to Transport Corridors.
• Ensuring compliance with the Code of Practice for Temporary Traffic Management, National Code of Practice for Utilities Operators Access to Transport Corridors and Regional Infrastructure Technical Specifications, relevant Bylaws, and policies.
• Regularly inspect the Works completion and Warranty expiring carried out by contractors. All defects are to be recorded and managed using Submitica.

Oo puumanawa me oo wheako | Your skills and experience

• Understanding of the National Code of Practice for Utility operators Access to the Transport Corridor.
• Quality/Reinstatement audits
• CoPTTM qualification STMS CAT A, B, 2 to 3 years practical experience as a minimum
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with a diverse range of Stakeholders (internal and external).
• A willingness to professionally grow.
• Ability to operate independently and also work in a collaborative environment.
• Effective and positive relationship management skills working with various stakeholders
• Experience working within the network maintenance & civil construction industry (desirable).
• Experience working in a culture that upholds Zero harm.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• A proven track record in network inspection and fault identification selection preferably in the maintenance/roading industry.
• Show willingness/provide solutions to assist with a “continual improvement” philosophy.
• Can form influential relationships with stakeholders, customers, employees, suppliers. 
• Engages in collaboration with diverse teams.
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal).

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

Circa $85K 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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If you wish to include a cover letter with your application, please combine this in the same file as your resume and upload as a PDF file. Alternatively, you can use the 'Write a message to the Hiring Team' text box.

Applications close on the: 28/09/2026

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. This role is Safety Sensitive so a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol test will be required. View more information about these checks and our commitment to the Privacy act here 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.