Senior Portfolio Controls Advisor

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Transport Services is an end-to-end business group that focuses on our transport system - from policy and planning, through design and delivery, to maintenance and operations.

We have some of the most capable and motivated people in the industry providing a transport system that enhances the way New Zealanders live, travel, work and connect.

The opportunity |'Te Whiwhinga mahi

The Senior Portfolio Controls Advisor provides specialist support across a regional portfolio of work, by working alongside an expert project team.

Working in partnership with Principal Advisors you will pro-actively drive and implement improvements and provide key essential skills within the team to support the Transport Services group to deliver.

The role will collaborate with the regional leadership team to assist in the provision of visibility across the forward work programme, resource planning, and information to support the group and Waka Kotahi to manage credible, informed, and qualified professional external relationships.

About you | Ko koe tēnei

To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate:

  • A Bachelor's degree in business, commerce, engineering or equivalent
  • Evidence of advanced expertise working in a PMO, or project delivery environment of comparable size and complexity.
  • Proficiency and a dedicated focus on project controls cost management, risk management, reporting and scheduling.
  • The ability to build and maintain sound and productive relationships with multiple stakeholder groups.
  • Experience in using relevant systems in a PMO environment ideally with PlanView, SAP, TIO or relevant financial experience.
  • Successful identification and management of risks and trends which has ensured these were managed before they materialised


In addition, you will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori.

You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values.

Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.



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