Principal Rail Safety Officer

2 months ago


Auckland City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Opportunity to promote a safer rail system
- Railway infrastructure SME
- Permanent role, Location Wellington or Auckland preferred

**Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity**

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Principal Rail Safety Officer - Rail Infrastructure to join our team and deliver effective regulatory management through monitoring the compliance of rail license holders and rail participants. 'You are expected to carry out the full range of regulatory functions to ensure Waka Kotahi is effective in delivering its regulatory responsibilities.

You will use your key rail industry knowledge and rail systems expertise along with a civil engineering background to assess the condition of the national rail infrastructure by completing condition reports and assessing asset management plans to make targeted recommendations and remedial actions. You will build stakeholder confidence working closely with our partners and deliver safety education and expertise to the Rail industry and provide a great experience for users of the land transport system.

This is a national role involving travel across New Zealand to complete on site assessments.

**Ko koe tēnei | About you**

To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge and experience:

- Extensive practical experience and knowledge of rail infrastructure, construction, or other transport related civil engineering field'
- Experience'and knowledge of transport industry operations
- Experience in assessment (audit) planning, delivery, and reporting'
- Detailed understanding of regulatory principles and practices'
- Strong investigative, risk assurance or lead audit experience'
- Significant regulatory compliance experience'
- Proven experience in performance or outcome monitoring'
- Proven success in the building and maintenance of effective relationships'
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills'
- A willingness to travel throughout New Zealand

**Qualifications**:

- Tertiary qualification or significant relevant experience in a civil engineering field'
- Significant experience in a regulatory compliance role'

'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.'

View the position description here.

**Ko wai mātou | About us**

The Rail Safety Regulator regulates the safety of railways and trains. We ensure the organisations involved in rail activity meet their safety duties and obligations and ensure system level risks are managed using education, engagement and regulatory enforcement.

**Rā Katinga | Applications close**:20 November 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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