Jim Sephton

Jim Sephton is an experienced professional in the transport and infrastructure sector, currently serving as the General Manager at Whangarei District Council since August 2022. Previously, Jim held the position of 3 Waters - Council Interface Manager at the Department of Internal Affairs (NZ) and managed infrastructure services at Kaipara District Council. With a robust background at NZ Transport Agency and GHD, Jim has led significant transport projects, focusing on programme delivery and client relationships. Early career roles include positions at Jacobs and AECOM, where expertise in transport planning and technical direction was developed. Jim holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Civil Engineering from Newcastle University.