Principal and Senior Advisor, Public Transport

1 week ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Are you driven to deliver great outcomes for people and the environment

  • Would you like to improve public transport in New Zealand
  • Christchurch, Hamilton, Wellington or Auckland based (other regions may be considered)
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency has a crucial role to play in shaping New Zealand's Public Transport system.

We have exciting opportunities to join Waka Kotahi's Public Transport Team focused on working with partners to:

  • Improve public transport across New Zealand and enhance the wellbeing of people by enabling access to opportunities
  • Reduce reliance on cars, respond to climate change, reduce emissions from transport, and enhance the sustainability of urban areas
  • Rapidly adopt zero emission vehicles and fuels
  • Grow a sustainable public transport workforce
  • Implement a new national framework for the delivery of public transport services


Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunities' Our public transport team brings together expertise to support delivery and implement change across the sector.

We need driven and organised people who can own and embrace change and partner with others.

We have two positions available:

  • Principal Advisor view the position description here
  • Senior Advisor view the position description here
These roles will be providing advice and supporting complex Public Transport programmes throughout New Zealand.

Any given day could see you:
- providing specialist advice and thought leadership in relation to leveraging Public Transport to realise broader outcomes
- ensuring alignment and integration with other Waka Kotahi teams contributing to broader urban development and climate response outcomes
- providing advice and influencing the development of complex Public Transport programmes via both internal and external stakeholders
- sourcing data and developing insights at a national level
- developing and implementing new initiatives that enable improvements to public transport system in partnership with sector stakeholders
- assessing business cases, procurement plans and funding requests

  • Proven experience in a public sector role (central or local government) or working for government clients, with a high level of conceptual and analytical thinking in a complex environment
  • Proven experience building credibility across a range of internal and external stakeholders particularly with transport providers or local government
  • Experience working with partners and stakeholders to align evidence, outcomes and prioritise systems responses
  • A passion for shaping and creating good practice to positively influence the outcomes of the transport system and the wellbeing of New Zealanders
  • Experience in the following areas would be advantageous:
  • Public Transport network planning and service design
  • Government procurement
  • Data analytics, or at a minimum, an understanding of transport data
  • A genuine passion to build on or develop an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori


These are exceptional opportunities where you will be at the forefront of key Public Transport initiatives, supporting and embedding meaningful outcomes to meet the current needs and future ambitions of Aotearoa.

Along with our other'benefits'we also have new Waka Kotahi Life, Income Protection and Critical illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees.


Rā Katinga | Applications close:

19 February 2023

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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