Senior Network Manager

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
Kaitiaki of the diverse and scenic North Canterbury State Highway Network

  • Work within a high performing team focussed on asset management excellence
  • Christchurch based, with flexible working arrangements
'This is a great opportunity for you to take the next step in their roading maintenance career. The North Canterbury roading network embodies some great challenges unique to the region. From the significant urban network and motorways around Christchurch, to Alpine Passes of SH7 and SH73, to the Coastal issues around Kaikoura, North Canterbury has a network with plenty to keep you interested.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity As Senior Network Manager you will help lead the ownership of the highway network for the North Canterbury area and maintain relationships with key stakeholders on behalf of Waka Kotahi.

You will ensure the maintenance of the highway system and that the access and use of the highway network is maintained.

You are the ultimate budget owner for the North Canterbury network and will be looking after our NLTP submission and work plans with a close eye.

As a member of the highway Network Management team, you'll work in close collaboration with both internal and external stakeholders.

You will be responsible for the delivery of our regional maintenance and operations programme for North Canterbury.

Ko koe tēnei | About you We want someone who is passionate about road maintenance and asset management Someone who can draw on a broad set of skills and be responsive to our customers' needs whilst also taking a practical and pragmatic approach to manage suppliers.

To be successful in this role, you will ideally bring:

  • Strong relationship management and collaboration skills
  • Technical and practical experience in Asset Management, Civil Engineering or similar
  • Experience at dealing with complex and sensitive issues in a political environment
  • Experience working across central and local government would be advantageous
  • Solid knowledge and understanding of delivering best value solutions within a constrained budget
  • Experience in emergency response, Lifelines or resilience activities
  • Tech savvy, including a high level of skill in Microsoft based programs e.g. Excel
  • NZ Driver's Licence (or equivalent) is required

Rā Katinga | Applications close:

26 November 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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