Suresh Patel

Experience

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  Ministry of Education New Zealand

  Jan 1991 - Jan 2012

  Primary Teacher / Senior Leader

  14 years as Senior Leader

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  Auckland Transport

  Apr 2012 - now

  Managing integration of the CRL stations with the wider transport network Collaborartion with City Rail Link Ltd (CRLL), Link Alliance, NZTA and Auckland Transport to manage transport continuity (all modes) during construction for the City Rail Link (CRL) and associated projects. Project management experience and expertise in implementation of new contracting models and new public transport networks.Mobilisation of Bus Operators under new Public Transport Operating Model (PTOM) contractual agreements in Auckland, New Zealand.Well regarded for account and relationship management of key stakeholders.Implementation of new public tranpsort network for Auckland - 2016 - current Lead Planner for Hibiscus Coast and East Auckland new bus network - March 2014- May 2016.Support planner for South and other parts of Auckland new networks.Lead roles in investigation, analysis, design, key stakeholder and public consultation, feedback review, route & timetable creation, communication, implementation and delivery of service.Providing expertise on the network to other parts of the organisation.

  • Network Integration Manager for Public Transport Development and CRL project

    Aug 2021 - now

  • Transport Operations Continuity Manager for Alliance projects (CRL & ALR).

    Nov 2019 - May 2022

  • PTOM Operator Implementation Manager

    May 2016 - Nov 2019

  • Public Transport Planner

    Apr 2012 - May 2016