Senior Network Manager

4 weeks ago


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 also help maintain relationships with key stakeholders on behalf of Waka Kotahi. You will ensure the maintenance of all the assets and facilities across the highway system are managed effectively and that the access and use of the highway network is maintained. 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.' To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- 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 solutions
- Experience in emergency response, lifelines, resilience activities
- A Bachelor of Engineering or a relevant tertiary/trade qualification

He aha ngā huanga mōku | What are the benefits for you?
- Supportive and experienced people leaders who really want to see you succeed
- Flexibility, including the option to work from home to maintain some balance
- Growth - access to training, development, and a real opportunity to evolve with the business
- 5 weeks annual leave + other great benefits.
- In addition to the exciting projects and initiatives we undertake, we also prioritise employee well-being and work-life balance. We offer competitive 'benefits and also have new Waka Kotahi Life, Income Protection and Critical illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees and strive to create a positive work culture that nurtures personal and professional growth.

**Rā Katinga | Applications close**: 11:59pm, Wednesday 06 December 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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