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Te Whiwhinga mahi - Public Transport Growth Delivery Lead

Auckland Transport has invested in new services and large infrastructure projects across Auckland’s public transport network, and these require the organisation to meet ambitious patronage growth targets.

As part of this our growth initiatives aim to attract new customers to PT, win back disrupted customers and get our existing customers to use PT more frequently.

Key tasks will include:

This role will support this organisational priority by providing the project management discipline that keeps the programme moving: planning, sequencing, tracking, unblocking and reporting.

Reporting to the PT Growth Manager, the role coordinates initiative delivery with workstream leads and leads stakeholder-facing delivery where initiatives require external coordination.

Nā tāu rourou | What will you bring?

  • Being able to communicate effectively with key project stakeholders to build trust and influence favourable project outcomes.
  • The ability to manage partner onboarding, transition activities and commercial agreement renewals across tertiary, employer, tourism, event and venue products.
  • Skills in supporting new product offerings and initiatives that encourage Aucklanders to use PT are completed and launched on schedule.
  • The ability to track and report the performance of overall PT Growth Programme activity, and maintaining risk, issue and decision registers.
  • Experience in coordinating cross functional dependencies across marketing, data, customer, commercial, technology and operations teams.

Minimum:

  • Tertiary qualification in business or commercial discipline

Desired:

  • Formal Qualification in Project Management

Role specific experience

  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in Project Delivery commercial or transport operations
  • Demonstrated experience managing cross functional projects or programmes.
  • 8+ years with experience of delivering cross functional projects in an Agile environment, ideally in public transport or the wider public sector.

Ko mātou tēnei | Our Organisation

At Auckland Transport, people are at the heart of everything we do. We're proud to foster a workplace where inclusion isn't just encouraged—it's embedded in our culture. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels safe, respected, valued, and supported. Our values guide how we work and connect: Manaakitanga - we care deeply for our communities; Tiakitanga - we prioritise safety in every journey; Whanaungatanga - we build strong relationships; and Auahatanga - we strive to be better, bolder, together. 

Tono mai ināianei! | Apply Now!

Come join us in shaping the future of transport in Auckland - apply today with an up-to-date CV and cover letter.

Ka tiaki mātou i te hunga katoa ka eke waka i Tāmaki Makaurau.

We tiaki all those who use transport in Tāmaki Makaurau.