National Manager Strategy

2 months ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Make a Difference to New Zealand's Land Transport System
- Your leadership will directly influence New Zealand's transport future.
- Take the lead in standing up a new business function
- Inform central and local government strategic direction and policy

Are you ready to lead the charge in shaping the strategic direction of NZTA Waka Kotahi? We're looking for a visionary National Manager - Strategy to drive our long-term planning and foster innovation within our land transport system. Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity As a key leader of the Te Tūāpae - System Leadership Group, you will have the opportunity to:

- Shape strategic direction through the development and implementation of a comprehensive 10 to 30-year land transport strategy that aligns with the needs of central and local government while enhancing system outcomes.
- Lead our future-thinking and strategic foresight capabilities, enabling transformative improvements in the land transport landscape.
- Build strong relationships across NZTA and with system partners, ensuring a unified approach to achieving our common goals.
- Provide expert advice to the Executive Leadership Team and Board on strategic priorities and stakeholder alignment.

View the Position Description Ko koe tēnei | About you To succeed in this pivotal role, we would like you to bring:

- Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering system and organisational strategy, in a complex and demanding multi-stakeholder environment
- Over 10 years in leading multi-disciplinary teams in complex organisations.
- Understanding of land transport network systems and government policies.
- Ability to engage and align with stakeholders at all levels, building credibility and influence.
- A track record of developing high-performing teams and fostering a positive team culture.
- Strong ability to leverage cross-functional insights for strategic decision-making.
- A mix of private and public sector experience would be highly beneficial

If you're ready to take on a leadership role that truly makes a difference, we want to hear from you Join us in shaping the future of New Zealand's transport system. Ko wai mātou | About us At Waka Kotahi, the NZ Transport Agency, it all starts with our people. The organisation's performance and success depend on the people who choose to make this a great place to work and make a difference for Aotearoa. The Transport Agency 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. 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 working to provide a transport system that enables New Zealanders to live, travel, work and connect. Rā Katinga | Applications close: 13 October 2024
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 the recruitment process.



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