Highway Programme Lead, Speed and Infrastructure

2 weeks ago

New Zealand NZ Transport Agency Full time

Translate Government direction and Waka Kotahi strategy in the delivery of the Road to Zero Speed and Infrastructure Programme
- Utilise your leadership, strong programme management skills and experience in driving change to making a difference to road safety outcomes on New Zealand Roads
- Location: Auckland or Wellington but other locations may be considered

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
The Speed and Infrastructure Programme gives effect to the Road to Zero strategy, contributing to the infrastructure improvements and speed management focus area of the strategy. The Programme is prioritising investment in proven infrastructure interventions and speed management to save lives and reduce the number of people seriously injured on our roads.
We work in partnership with local government and the wider safety sector to find the right mix of safety solutions for each region.
The purpose of this role is to provide strategic direction and leadership for the NZ Transport Agency in the delivery of the Speed and Infrastructure programme. The Highway Programme Lead is accountable for leading and driving the programme of Infrastructure improvements on the highway network through the design phase into construction and completion. This includes supporting and influencing multi-disciplinary, multi-organisational teams to ensure the programme outcomes are achieved through the projects delivered.
Ko koe tēnei | About you

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

- Leadership at a senior level in large and complex organisations with significant infrastructure related expertise
- Transport or infrastructure programme and project management capability, including broad experience of design and delivery of infrastructure programs
- Sound knowledge of the Safe System approach
- A proven track record of delivery with a focus on the ‘how'
- Outstanding leadership skills with a reputation for inspiring and enabling high performance
- Change management skills and a track record of championing change, culture change and team engagement
- A reputation for collaborative working relationships and achievement through partnerships
- Strong written and verbal communication skills - translating complex topics and issues at the correct level to influence the audience at the time
- An appetite for driving innovative, customer centred way of thinking
- Solutions focused with a strong drive for results

You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.
Waka Kotahi requires that new employees are fully vaccinated (except for those who we accept have a genuine medical reason preventing vaccination).
Ko wai mātou | About us
At Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, it all starts with our people. The organisation's performance and success depends on the people who choose to make this a great place to work and make a difference for Aotearoa. Waka Kotahi 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.
Along with our other benefits we also have new Waka Kotahi Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees.
**Rā Katinga | Applications close**: Wednesday, 9 March at midnight
Benefits of working at Waka Kotahi
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). At the Agency 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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