Transport Planner
The role
Horizons is focused on our region having effective transport networks. We’re at the forefront of changes that will reduce emissions from road transport, in turn we have invested significantly in improving our bus services for our cities and communities. There are also a growing number of challenges we’re facing in the transport sector.
We are seeking a customer focused, motivated and innovative Transport Planner to join our high performing Transport team. This is a permanent full time role based in our Palmerston North Office.
It is an incredibly exciting time for transport in our region, with increased investment in public transport and a number of network improvements that have been implemented recently, requiring oversight and support in the immediate future. Our role is in Transport is two-fold. We manage public transport across the region including our urban bus networks and total mobility. We also coordinate the development of an integrated and strategic transport network for the region, to facilitate the safe and efficient movement of people, and to enable regional growth.
While you don’t need to be a ‘Planner’, you will be using your planning, contract management, and project management skills to develop, advocate, analyse, monitor and implement policy and initiatives. Critical to this role is working closely and building relationships with the community, key stakeholders and partners. This role will be front and centre for our leading how our region plans and responds to government direction on emissions reduction.
This role could also suit a recent graduate looking to make a difference in how people move around the transport network.
Why join us?
When you join us, you can look forward to a rewarding career full of opportunities to develop a positive and supportive work environment. We do this through:
- Positive focus on employee health, wellness and wellbeing initiatives across the organisation including your birthday off, wellness day, life insurance for all permanent staff and 5 weeks leave after 2 years of service
- Flexible family friendly work environment
- Ongoing development and opportunities across the organisation to grow, specialise or diversify your skills.
- Working together for a better environment across our region
- A supportive and social work environment across the organisation
About you
- You have a strong desire to contribute to delivering a better transport network. Especially for those taking public transport.
- Experience in planning, project management, engineering, transport management, contract management or other field relevant.
- Evidence of and experience in managing and leading delivery of projects
- You will have well-developed report writing skills and the ability to tailor writing style to different audiences.
- Your engaging nature will be evident in the strong relationships that you have built with clients in your previous roles.
- You may have some experience in working in the transport sector but it is not essential.
About us
The Horizons region extends over 22,200km2 – from Ruapehu in the north and Horowhenua in the south, to Whanganui in the west and Tararua in the east. We work with and for our community in the use and protection of our environment, managing our precious resources of land, air and water; as well as public transport and a key role in emergency management. At Horizons Regional Council we work to make our region a healthy environment where people are thriving, including our staff.
Horizons are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to ensuring we have a diverse and inclusive workplace so our people reflect the diversity of our region.
Applications close 5pm Wednesday 8 July 2026
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