We are always keen to hear from enthusiastic people with an interest in transportation who are keen to work for us.

If you think you have the skills to work for Abley Transportation Consultants but the below positions do not exactly fit your desired role, please contact us. It might be we can build a position to fit your specific skills. For example if you have New Zealand, Australian or United Kingdom experience we are especially keen to hear from you. Please email humanresources@abley.com with your CV and covering letter.

We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Our current vacancies are listed below

• Associate Director
• Senior Transportation Planner / Engineer
• Transportation Planner / Engineer
• GIS Analyst

Associate Director

Appoint: Now

We are seeking a leader in the transportation profession to take the next step in their career development towards a business development and governance role. This person will support and build on the relationships we have developed with clients, extending these relationships and bring with them other relationships to extend the Abley Transportation Consultants client base. The role is an ideal opportunity for someone with proven or developing leadership and business abilities to extend themselves in active governance and possible business ownership.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• A very good understanding of the business of transportation consulting in New Zealand.
• A proven track record of good relationships both with colleagues, clients and sub consultants.
• Very good technical skills (either in Engineering or Transportation Planning) that mean you can understand a client’s problem and propose possible solutions.
• Very good financial, human resources, project management and time management skills.
• A relevant and respected tertiary qualification and recognised as professionally competent.

Ideally this role is located in Christchurch although applicants with outstanding attributes and existing relationships in other areas of New Zealand would be considered.

You will report to the Managing Director and be supported by the other team members and assisted by the Director and Principal Transportation professionals.

All applications for this position will be made in the strictest confidence. In the first instance a confidential conversation can be made with Abley Transportation Consultants Managing Director Steve Abley

Senior Transportation Planner / Engineer

Closes:    When position filled
Appoint: As soon as possible
Start:      By mutual agreement

We are looking for an ambitious transportation professional in their early to mid career to take the leap to a more senior role. This role includes direct client relationships to provide the highest quality transportation advice from your supporting team as well as an expectation for continued growth within the company. The role also includes liaising with other consultants, providing robust analysis and design with a focus on sustainable transport solutions and the opportunity to develop and mentor other rising stars.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Work experience within a transportation consultancy or a clear understanding of how consultants work, their business objectives and client interface.
• A clear determination for providing the best quality advice, both technically and professionally.
• Experience of understanding and solving complex transportation problems and presenting clear outcomes to decision makers.
• A relevant tertiary qualification.

You will report to the Managing Director and be supported by the other team members. Ideally you would be making strong progress towards competence based recognition such as Charted Professional Engineer status or you will already be chartered either in NZ or have an equivalent overseas qualification.

Prospective applicants can obtain a full position description from Steve Abley (steve@abley.com). All enquiries will be treated in the utmost confidence.

To make formal application, please click here.

Transportation Planner / Engineer

Closes:    When position filled
Appoint: As soon as possible
Start:      By mutual agreement

We are seeking a highly competent, motivated and energetic person in the early to mid stage of their career to join our respected team. This person will support and build on the cutting edge thinking and analysis we provide for a wide range of clients. The role is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious transportation professional to take a rapid leap to a more senior role within our company.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Experience working within a transportation consultancy or a clear understanding of how consultants work, their business objectives and client interface.
• A clear determination for providing the best quality advice, both technically and professionally.
• Experience understanding and solving a wide range of complex transportation problems and presenting clear outcomes to decision makers.
• Proven ability to manage the delivery of concurrent projects.
• A relevant and respected tertiary qualification and on the road towards or recently recognised as professionally competent.

Ideally, applicants would have knowledge and application in the areas of transportation assessment techniques, local, regional and national transportation and planning policies, transportation modelling software, and the planning and design of walking, cycling and public transport networks.

You will report to the Managing Director and be supported by the other team members and assisted by the Director and Principal Transportation professionals.

GIS Analyst

Closes: 5pm Friday 6 April 2012
Appoint: As soon as possible
Start: By mutual agreement

Abley Transportation Consultants provides strategic transportation advice to central government, regional and local authorities and private developers as well as non profit groups.  We are an ESRI Business partner and work with some of the most respected organisations in New Zealand.

We are seeking an intermediate GIS Analyst with great skills to support our growing and successful business.

The successful applicant will have the ability to develop the role and provide the top notch deliverables that our clients expect.  At the same time our wider GIS team will provide support and guidance.

To be successful in this role you will ideally have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in spatial analysis.
• Work experience in an office environment where you are familiar dealing with professionals.
• Great communication skills where you are able to listen, seek out process problems and propose solutions.
• Demonstrated experience using the ESRI suite of GIS products including ArcGIS Desktop, Model Builder and extensions.
• A can-do attitude and personality that seeks answers to questions before they are asked.
• A logical approach to problem solving that can consider the effects of changing systems and implementing new administration procedures.
• The ability to work independently while also being a team player.

Applicants must have relevant work experience. We fully support professional ethics and would support you towards membership of an appropriate associated professional body.

This is a full time position. You will report to the Managing Director and be supported by (and in turn support) the other team members.

Prospective applicants can obtain a position description from info@abley.com . All enquiries will be treated in the utmost confidence. Further information including our company values, what makes us a great place to continue your career, and the rest of the team can be found at www.ableycareers.com and www.abley.com .

Please apply for this role including a covering letter explaining what interests you about this position and your CV. Applications close 5pm Friday 6 April 2012.

Only applications with the right to work in NZ need apply.

We look forward to your enquiry.