Looking to make a real difference in road safety and traffic design?

• Lead safety and traffic engineering initiatives across a growing district
• Collaborative team culture, supportive leadership and a range of well-being initiatives on offer.        
• Full-time role based in the heart of Mangawhai or Dargaville, with flexible work-from-home options.

We're looking for a Road Safety & Traffic Engineer to help shape a safer, smarter transport network across Kaipara. This is a full-time, permanent role offering variety, autonomy, and the chance to influence real change in our communities.

About the Role

This is a strategic and hands-on engineering role where you'll help shape Kaipara's transport network — improving safety, efficiency, and long-term sustainability. Working closely with the Asset Management Lead, you'll lead initiatives that enhance service delivery, secure funding, and ensure our transport assets meet the needs of our communities.

In this role, you'll:

• Support the development of infrastructure programmes and funding bids that enhance service delivery across Kaipara
• Lead strategic asset management planning for local roads, including business case development and performance monitoring
• Investigate serious and fatal crashes, conduct crash reduction studies, and deliver road safety projects.
• Provide expert traffic engineering advice across district plans, bylaws, and engineering standards
• Mentor intermediate engineers and support project managers with planning and execution.

What You'll Bring

We're after someone with strong technical skills and a passion for improving road safety.

You'll need:

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering (BE, MIPENZ, CPEng preferred)
• At least 5 years' experience in road safety or traffic engineering
• Familiarity with NZTA standards, STMS, and Safety Management Systems
• Strong analytical and project support skills
• A full NZ driver licence and the ability to travel across the district

What We Offer

At Kaipara District Council, we foster a supportive, inclusive, and forward-thinking team environment.

In addition, we offer:

• Competitive salary + benefits + mob + laptop
• Flexible work arrangements and a range of employee wellbeing initiatives
• A commitment to your growth and development, with access to ongoing training and development opportunities.
• One paid volunteer day per year to give back to the Kaipara community.
• Staff health insurance, banking, and retail discounts.
• Free EAP services and a focus on your overall health and wellbeing.
• 5 weeks of annual leave after 5 years of service.

About Kaipara District Council (KDC)

At Kaipara District Council, we're more than just a workplace - we're a passionate team committed to creating a vibrant, inclusive, and healthy community where people love to live, work, and play. We're guided by the values of mahi tahi (teamwork), mana (integrity), pono (trustworhty), whakaute (respect), and mahia te mahi (make it happen), which shape everything we do. These values inspire us to foster an environment where people and communities thrive.

How to Apply

Ready to make a difference? Apply today through the link below to be directed to our Careers Website! 

For more information, contact Kevin Whitehead, P&C Talent Acquisition Partner, at careers@kaipara.govt.nz.

Please note that the preferred candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment checks, including criminal history and police vetting checks.