Senior Network Manager

2 weeks ago

Gisborne, Gisborne, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Lead the stewardship of the State Highway network

  • Be part of building a future focused transport system
  • Influence the standard of roading in New Zealand


Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity In this role, you will help lead the stewardship of the State Highway network and be part of the East Coast Rebuild.

You will ensure the maintenance of all the assets and facilities across the highway system are managed effectively, the access and use of the highway network is maintained and that pavement designs/methodologies are approved.

Working closely with the wider team you will provide technical advice and support when required.

As a member of the Network Management team, you will work closely with Maintenance Contract Managers and be responsible for the delivery of our regional maintenance and operations programme for Tairawhiti / Gisborne.

Key to success in this role will be your strong relationship management and collaboration skills, coupled with robust customer and stakeholder management engagement experience.

To find out more about this, role you will find a copy of the Position Description here.

Ko koe'tēnei | About you:

You will draw on your broad set of skills and experience, be responsive to our customers' needs whilst also taking a practical and pragmatic approach to manage suppliers.

Sound organisational, asset management and negotiation skills accompanied with good decision making will be integral to your success, along with

  • Technical and practical experience in Road Asset Management
  • Experience at dealing with complex and sensitive issues in a political environment
  • Experience working across central and local government
  • Solid knowledge and understanding of delivering best value solution
  • Experience in emergency response, lifelines, resilience activities
  • Demonstrated knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and Te Tiriti o Waitangi as it applies in the public sector.
  • A Bachelor of Engineering or a relevant tertiary/trade qualification

Rā Katinga | Applications close: 2 February 2024

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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