Want to make major transformational change to New Zealand’s transport? Do it with us.

Hi! We’re Abley and we’ve been looking for you. We’re a company that walks the talk - quite literally. We don’t just plan and design healthy street environments, we walk, cycle and scooter to work and for recreation – recognising the action we need to take for the climate, our communities and the environment. We do our bit to get people between a and b safely too – developing road safety strategies and guidance for the industry, as well as designing safer streets. We’re big picture thinkers who consider environmental, economic and personal wellbeing outcomes in everything we do.

About the role

Our team is growing, and we are looking for transportation engineers or planners that are leaders in their field to join us on our mission. We need people that are up for a challenge, love being a part of a team and are keen to support others to thrive in a growing industry. We’re looking for go-getters with:

• A proven track record nailing project delivery;
• An infectious passion for contributing to improving transport in New Zealand;
• Motivation to address complex problems like climate change and sustainability
• Drive to push the limits of technical innovation;
• Strong business networks and the ability to secure work; and
• Enthusiasm for fostering talent in the industry.

This role can be part of our Road Safety, Strategy + Planning or People Places Planet teams.

Our Road Safety team develop and deliver road safety strategies, plans and infrastructure. Together, they create safer transport environments for all road users, guided by the Safe System philosophy. Our team are proud to stand at the forefront of road safety not only in New Zealand, but also on an international stage.

Our Strategy + Planning team brings an integrated strategic approach to understanding the changing transport needs of our community and identifying the best way forward. They also develop business cases that achieve the outcomes sought by our partners and stakeholders and receive approval and funding from decision makers.

Our People Places Planet team specialise in creating safe and attractive spaces for people in a changing world. They aim to create positive change in our built environments. Your concept design thinking skills in urban streetscapes will come to the fore in this team.

This role is full time (however we would consider part-time for the right candidate) and based in our Christchurch office. If you prefer living further north, we also have offices in Wellington and Auckland, so please do get in touch if any of these locations appeal.

About you

Choosing the right person isn’t simply about results. It’s about values, relationships and the ability to bring that x-factor. So, let’s make sure you’re the right person for us. You need to be:

• An experienced transportation engineer or planner – you’ll have between 3-10 years’ relevant experience; you’ll be passionate about all things ‘transportation’ and your background will align with the work we do.
• Able to deliver results – you’ll need a successful track record in both winning and delivering quality work. You’ll be writing reports so a good eye for detail is important.
• Full of positive energy – you will have a proactive ‘can-do’ attitude and bring your ‘glass half-full’ attitude to work.
• A builder of strong relationships – you’ll be connecting to people in-person, via email or video conferencing, and in meetings. You’ll be approachable and able to foster positive relationships.
• A willingness to share your knowledge – you will be leading project teams and coaching and mentoring your less experienced colleagues. Your knowledge will inspire those you speak to.
• Qualifications – you will have an undergraduate or post graduate qualification in engineering e.g. BEng (Hons) or Science.

What we offer

At Abley, we’re serious about nurturing diverse talent. We’re passionate about what we do and we’re proud that our team believe Abley is a great place to work. We offer a broad salary-benefits package:

• Competitive salary – salary will reflect the skills you bring and the advantage you offer. We are a gender pay neutral organisation.
• Flexible working arrangements – to help you achieve a healthy life-work balance.
• Learning and development program – we are a tight-knit bunch and support each other to fast-track the career growth of everyone on our team.
• Wellbeing program – including financial wellness package, fresh fruit and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Enhanced leave benefits.
• Professional memberships.
• Social activities – we enjoy many fantastic social occasions together, provide fresh baking on Wednesdays and monthly lunches.
• Centrally located offices – public transport is only a hop, skip and a jump away. If you’re a cyclist (like many of the Abley team) we also have great cycling facilities too.

About us

At Abley we have several industry 'firsts' under our belt thanks to our team’s unrivalled abilities in spatial and data intelligence, software development, transportation planning and engineering.

We are proud to be leading the way on some of New Zealand’s largest sustainable transport and road safety projects. We’ve been at the forefront of New Zealand’s road safety strategy (Road to Zero), all stages of the Speed and Infrastructure Programme, the Canterbury Multi-Use Arena project and the Hobsonville Point development, just to name a few. To read more about the work we do and the kinds of exciting projects you could be driving, please go to our website (www.abley.com).

Does this sound like you?

If you’re reading this ad and nodding along then we want to hear from you!

Please submit your application through the link on this page (CV and cover letter please). If you have some work samples you would like to share with us, please also upload these. We would love to get a peek at the great work you have done in the past.

If you would like more information on this role, or a copy of the job description, please contact hr@abley.com.