Principal Transport Planner

2 weeks ago

Auckland City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

**Work on some of the biggest transport programmes and projects in New Zealand, including the Roads of National Significance**:

- **We offer flexible work opportunities to enable the right work life balance.**:

- **Can be based in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Tauranga, or Hamilton.**

**Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity**

As Principal Transport Planner, you will lead and contribute to integrated transport planning initiatives through the phases of programme planning and development; from confirming the strategic purpose and direction, through the benefits realisation process, to identifying a recommended programme of work and subsequent recommended project options, including support to a project's consenting phases.

This role is more than Transport Planning expertise, as a System Design Lead, you will be responsible for the Transport Outcomes of a project from inception to pre-implementation, managing risk and operating efficiently and effectively throughout.'You will operate as a smart client delivering options that are right sized and appropriate and drive your projects to meet delivery expectations.

You'll get the opportunity to lead, develop and promote sound solutions to transportation issues, with a national focus. Use your strong relationship management skills and build effective partner and stakeholder relationships across the sector to bring information together. You'll be able to mentor and lead as well as demonstrate your critical eye for technical data.

View the position description here.

**Ko koe tenei | About you**

You will need to be a confident self-starter, who thrives working collaboratively with diverse and varied audiences. We look for people with natural curiosity, solution focus, a proven ability to communicate a compelling story and demonstrate a growth mindset.

What we are looking for:

- Enduring experience as a transport planner that delivers in a business case context, including option development, appraisal and evaluation, stakeholder engagement and project approvals.
- Design experience and sound project leadership skills, including a high delivery focus and excellent attention to detail.
- The ability to connect people and navigate legislative process and political drivers to deliver great outcomes for our customers
- A working knowledge of project development / business case principles, to ensure proposals are evidence based, aligned, and represent a compelling case for investment.
- A growth mindset and willingness to both mentor and share your knowledge with others in the team
- The behavioural skills to operate successfully as a System Design Lead, capable of leading complex projects such as RoNs (Roads of National Significance).
- Experience working with partners and stakeholders to shape priorities
- The ability to model effective leadership, mentor other members of the team and help build a strong team environment
- A good understanding of economic evaluation principles
- Excellent communication skills

**Ko wai matou | About us**

The NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is the largest infrastructure delivery agent in New Zealand, our work touches the lives of all New Zealanders by planning, designing, delivering, managing and operating an integrated transport system along with our partners. We have some of the most capable and motivated people in the industry providing a transport system that enables New Zealanders to live, travel, work and connect.

Our projects incorporate a range of solutions including infrastructure, digital and Intelligent Transport Systems, travel behaviour change, network optimisation, travel demand management and road pricing.

The Roads of National Significance (RoNS) are vital state highway projects that will drive economic growth and productivity through faster, more efficient transport connections that reduce travel times and create a safer, more resilient roading network.

These projects, once complete, will stimulate economic growth by supporting new housing developments and enhancing export market links, ensuring people and freight can reach their destinations quickly and safely.

With a focus on innovative funding and delivery models, we're aiming to break ground within the next three years as part of a 10-year construction pipeline, transforming New Zealand's transport network and keeping the country moving. You can find out more here - Roads of National Significance

There has never been a more exciting time to join NZTA and help to create positive transport outcomes for Aotearoa

**Ra Katinga | Applications close**:
9 February 2025

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

NZTA| 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 t

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