Principal/senior Advisor Evaluation

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Integral role to develop and deliver evaluation function

  • Key opportunity to liaise and influence
  • Wellington or Auckland location
  • Fixed Term or Secondment opportunity until 28 June 2024
Ko wai mātou | About us At Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, it all starts with our people.

The organisation's performance and success depends on the people who choose to make this a great place to work and make a difference for Aotearoa.

Waka Kotahi has a strong future focus, understanding that new technologies and changing customer expectations mean the transport system we know today will not be the one we deliver in ten years' time.

The Research & Analytics team, part of our System Leadership group, is about using data and information, research and analytics, customer-centric design, and support to ensure the customer drives everything we do.

They collect data and information to design great customer experiences, use research and analytics to help understand our customers and their needs and they connect with the wider Transport Agency to improve the journeys of our customers through education and behaviour change.

As well as stimulating work, we offer a range of benefits including ongoing professional development, the opportunity to work flexibly (within our operational requirements), 5 weeks annual leave, subsidised health insurance, and an active social club.

For more information check out our benefits here Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity As Principal Advisor or Senior Advisor Evaluation, you will provide high level advice, thought leadership, strategic direction and stakeholder management.

Working closely with the other Principal Advisors and Manager Research and Evaluation to develop, deliver our evaluation function, your focus will be on developing our evaluation framework and undertaking evaluation activities.

There will be some process evaluation work as well as ex-post evaluation, including causal inferencing. You will also provide leadership and expertise in the best practice methods in evaluation to others across Waka Kotahi.

A confident and trusted communicator, you will build effective relationships both internally and externally, enjoy sharing your skills and knowledge, and being a mentor to other staff.

Ko koe tēnei | About you To be successful in this role, you will bring:

  • Experience in transport, urban or network economics
  • Knowledge of data sources, skills and data management and ability to undertake quantitative analysis
  • Evaluation skills able to carry out expost analysis including causal inferencing
  • Degree in economics, engineering, or related field
  • Proven experience in leading, influencing and building credibility across a range of senior stakeholders
  • Sound knowledge of best practice in research and analysis
  • Exceptional written and oral presentation, communication, and advocacy skills
  • Problem solving skills, flexibility and resilience during times of change and ambiguity
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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