Greater Wellington’s vision is for an extraordinary region with a thriving environment, connected communities and a resilient future. Metlink puts everything into making public transport accessible, reliable and efficient with low carbon emissions.
Our team is looking for a subject matter expert (SME) to strategically lead and advise on our bus depot infrastructure and associated assets. Supporting the future of our region’s public transport operations requires dedicated asset stewardship, lifecycle management, facilities oversight, risk management and long-term infrastructure planning.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The position is accountable for the asset management, condition, performance, risk profile, and long-term planning of a portfolio of up to 11 bus depots. This includes supporting the development of Asset Management Plans, overseeing maintenance and facilities management contracts, auditing asset performance, undertaking condition assessments, and identifying long-term investment priorities.
The Senior Depot Assets Engineer provides specialist expertise in depot infrastructure, depot design, facilities management, property development, and electric bus charging infrastructure. The role ensures depot facilities remain safe, compliant, fit-for-purpose, and capable of supporting fleet growth, service expansion, and the transition to low-emission and zero-emission public transport services.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Our rohe and its lands, waterways, animals, plants and people can only grow stronger if they are nurtured.
To join our team is to step up and commit to playing an active part in this important mahi. That means restoring nature, connecting people and places, reducing environmental impacts and helping this rohe and its people prosper.
We are part of a collective movement alongside mana whenua and community members whose hopes for the future of this region are just as high as your own.
Our efforts across environmental management, public transport, flood protection, regional parks and water supply are interconnected and integral to treasuring our rohe and growing our future.
HOW TO APPLY
Greater Wellington is proud to be a member of Te Uru Tāngata Centre for Workplace Inclusion. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and welcome the unique talent and experience you will bring to our team.
We are passionate about ensuring our recruitment processes are fair and equitable. Please let us know if you have any accessibility needs or adjustments that need to be made so we can offer a recruitment process that is more accessible to you.
This recruitment is being managed by our partners at SWR Group on Greater Wellington’s behalf.
To apply for this role, please send your CV and covering letter to [email protected] or [email protected], quoting reference no. 4087805.
Alternatively, to find out more contact Tony Walsh on 029 271 1101.
Should you wish to apply directly via our website, please do so via this link https://swr.nz/jobs
All applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand. Greater Wellington is unable to provide sponsorship for this position.
Applications closing date: 20th November 2026.
Applications may be shortlisted as they are received and interviews held as soon as possible to secure the right person.
Greater Wellington is an accredited Living Wage Employer. We’re committed to making sure our people, including people in our supply chain, earn enough to meet life’s basic needs, support their whānau, and participate fully in their communities.
Our team is looking for a subject matter expert (SME) to strategically lead and advise on our bus depot infrastructure and associated assets. Supporting the future of our region’s public transport operations requires dedicated asset stewardship, lifecycle management, facilities oversight, risk management and long-term infrastructure planning.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The position is accountable for the asset management, condition, performance, risk profile, and long-term planning of a portfolio of up to 11 bus depots. This includes supporting the development of Asset Management Plans, overseeing maintenance and facilities management contracts, auditing asset performance, undertaking condition assessments, and identifying long-term investment priorities.
The Senior Depot Assets Engineer provides specialist expertise in depot infrastructure, depot design, facilities management, property development, and electric bus charging infrastructure. The role ensures depot facilities remain safe, compliant, fit-for-purpose, and capable of supporting fleet growth, service expansion, and the transition to low-emission and zero-emission public transport services.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Shaping the future of infrastructure by developing and delivering strategic Asset Management Plans.
- Maintaining accurate asset information, condition assessments, and renewal forecasts.
- Ensuring compliance and quality through robust maintenance, contractor, and infrastructure audits.
- Leading the planning of major maintenance, renewal, and investment programmes that keep critical assets future ready.
- Proactively managing infrastructure risks and delivering solutions that enhance resilience and reliability.
- Contribute to transformative depot improvement and redevelopment projects across the network.
- Act as the subject matter expert for depot design, operations, and emerging charging technologies.
- Help drive transition by supporting depot electrification and fleet decarbonisation programmes.
- Ensure continuous improvement by promoting innovative asset management and facilities management practices.
- A strategic asset management mindset, with the ability to turn complex infrastructure challenges into long-term opportunities and sustainable solutions.
- A tertiary qualification in engineering, asset management, project management, or a related discipline
- Proven experience leading diverse asset portfolios, ensuring facilities and infrastructure perform at their best while delivering value and reliability.
- Expertise in lifecycle planning and investment strategy, helping shape future asset performance through smart maintenance, renewal, and capital planning.
- A strong commercial and operational focus, using data, insights, and performance analysis to ensure better decision-making and business outcomes.
- Strong understanding of property, leasing, contract management and commercial frameworks, with the ability to balance legal, operational and financial considerations to support sound infrastructure and asset investment decisions.
- Comprehensive facilities management knowledge, with a deep understanding of compliance, building services, utilities, security, and critical infrastructure.
- Significant experience delivering major infrastructure, engineering or construction projects
- A track record of delivering transformational infrastructure projects.
- A passion for innovation and sustainability, with experience or interest in depot electrification, charging infrastructure, and the transition to greener transport.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to influence, collaborate, and provide trusted professional advice at every level.
- An understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, tikanga Māori, and how these inform decision-making, relationship management and service delivery within a public sector environment.
- Work to suit your life and whānau with our flexible working policy.
- We’ll encourage you to grow and prosper with a range of learning and development opportunities, internal secondments and career progression.
- Your wellbeing is our priority – we’ll provide medical and trauma insurance, support through our employee assistance programme, including Rongoā Māori partner providers, generous annual leave, along with Tangihanga leave and support.
- We want you to have a sense of belonging, where you can reflect your personal and cultural identity in the way that you work.
- Social clubs, staff networks and a friendly and inclusive culture.
- Great working environments across our beautiful region.
Our rohe and its lands, waterways, animals, plants and people can only grow stronger if they are nurtured.
To join our team is to step up and commit to playing an active part in this important mahi. That means restoring nature, connecting people and places, reducing environmental impacts and helping this rohe and its people prosper.
We are part of a collective movement alongside mana whenua and community members whose hopes for the future of this region are just as high as your own.
Our efforts across environmental management, public transport, flood protection, regional parks and water supply are interconnected and integral to treasuring our rohe and growing our future.
HOW TO APPLY
Greater Wellington is proud to be a member of Te Uru Tāngata Centre for Workplace Inclusion. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and welcome the unique talent and experience you will bring to our team.
We are passionate about ensuring our recruitment processes are fair and equitable. Please let us know if you have any accessibility needs or adjustments that need to be made so we can offer a recruitment process that is more accessible to you.
This recruitment is being managed by our partners at SWR Group on Greater Wellington’s behalf.
To apply for this role, please send your CV and covering letter to [email protected] or [email protected], quoting reference no. 4087805.
Alternatively, to find out more contact Tony Walsh on 029 271 1101.
Should you wish to apply directly via our website, please do so via this link https://swr.nz/jobs
All applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand. Greater Wellington is unable to provide sponsorship for this position.
Applications closing date: 20th November 2026.
Applications may be shortlisted as they are received and interviews held as soon as possible to secure the right person.
Greater Wellington is an accredited Living Wage Employer. We’re committed to making sure our people, including people in our supply chain, earn enough to meet life’s basic needs, support their whānau, and participate fully in their communities.