Team Leader Real Time Operations

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We’re seeking a leader in the rapidly evolving field of Intelligent Transport Solutions. Your role is to be a key critical thinker, early adopter and enabler of development in this field, with a focus on transport operations and customer outcomes.

About the team | Ko te rōpū nei

The Christchurch Real Time Operations Team is a small team of technology and operational professionals dedicated to ensuring the delivery of real-time transport technology and processes to achieve the best outcomes for our customers.

We are looking for a Real Time Operations Team Leader to join the team and help us deliver and continuously improve the great systems and services we provide.

Previous traffic/transport experience is helpful but not essential. Your leadership expertise and your ability and desire to challenge the norm are what set you apart.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

As our Team Leader Real Time Operations, you’ll provide leadership to a highly skilled team working across Intelligent Transport Solutions technology and real-time transport operations.

Some Of Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Providing technical leadership to the team of industry experts responsible for Christchurch's Intelligent Transport Solutions (ITS) technology, including the network of traffic signals.
• Introducing technology to better respond to and mitigate the impacts of events on the transport network in real time.
• Driving proactive initiatives that optimise the existing transport system, reduce daily congestion, lower crash rates and improve the overall quality of the ITS assets.
• Fostering positive relationships with other internal teams and key external organisations such as emergency services, partner agency staff and the Wellington and Auckland Transport Operations Centres.
• Being a key contributor to the rapidly evolving field of transport technology, a field we have a proud history in.

About you | Ko Koe Tēnei

You’ll be a natural leader who understands how to get the best out of a diverse group of people and enjoys motivating others to achieve success.

To Be Successful In This Role, You’ll Bring

• You have a relevant qualification in management and/or a proven track record in people leadership and system optimisation
• As a natural leader you understand how to get the best out of a diverse group of people and enjoy motivating others to achieve success
• You will be a conceptual thinker who has experience challenging the status quo, with an ability to disrupt the market and influence others to bring about positive change
• You will have a passion for leading people who are optimising complex technical systems and striving for "best for customer" outcomes

What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?

Want To Be Involved In Shaping Your City? Here At The Council We Know Our Strength Comes From Our People, Working Together As One Team To Create Results. When You Join Us, You're Getting Involved First Hand, And Contributing To Crafting The Christchurch Community. You Will Also Benefit From

• Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements, including WFH, adjustable start and finish times, and the option to purchase extra leave
• Collaboration and exposure to wider areas of the organisation
• Benefits, including a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts

If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, you think you have what it takes and want to get involved in shaping our City, then please apply today.

Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero:

At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any accessibility support to apply for this role, please reach out to us at jobs@ccc.govt.nz.

• Hours of work - Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Occasional after-office hours may be required to meet business operational needs.
• Position – Permanent, full-time
• Location - This position is primarily based at Te Hononga Civic Office, 53 Hereford Street
• Salary -The salary band for this position goes from $117,206 -$130,299 per annum based on a 40 hour week. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.

Closing Date – 25 November 2026

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Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.