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Programme Director- Speed and Infrastructure

4 weeks ago

Auckland City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Meaningful role leading a critical Programme across the motu
- Embed high performance and capability across the Programme
- Senior leadership opportunity working in partnership

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity Waka Kotahi has an exciting opportunity for a Programme Director to join our Infrastructure Delivery team to lead our Speed and Infrastructure Programme (SIP). This is a critical programme which encompasses a $2 billion investment from Waka Kotahi and road safety partners to provide New Zealanders with a safe and connected transport system. As our Programme Director, you'll work in collaboration with local authority partners and stakeholders from across the sector to deliver the Programme at scale and pace to achieve Road to Zero outcomes and implement road safety improvements across the roading network. As Programme Director you'll play a pivotal role - providing the strategic direction and leadership for Waka Kotahi to drive this delivery. About you | Ko koe tēnei Our Programme Director SIP role is an opportunity for a seasoned executive with extensive experience in delivering strategic programmes at pace. This is a very large programme that requires you to not only drive performance, but also to innovate and lead change across the sector and within your team. You'll be a strategically minded leader, an effective communicator, influencer, collaborator and most importantly able to inspire and motivate people to constantly deliver their best, every day. You'll also bring with you:

- Extensive experience in leading large and complex programmes of work
- Sound leadership capability and experience gained in complex organisations
- Preferably a background in transport infrastructure with a strong and demonstrable business acumen
- In-depth understanding of the governance and regulatory environment
- Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders and manage different motivations and drivers
- Highly effective planning and organisational skills, including time management and prioritising work in a complex work environment
- In-depth knowledge and understanding of effective programme delivery strategies, practises and principles
- Proven ability in leading high-performing teams

This is an exceptional career opportunity where you will be at the forefront of a key Programme, leading the strategy and embedding meaningful outcomes to meet the current needs and future ambitions of Aotearoa. To view the position description click here Along with our other benefits we also offer 5 weeks annual leave, access to Marram Trust holiday homes, and subsidised health insurance. Ko wai mātou | About us The Speed and Infrastructure Programme is a $2 billion investment from Waka Kotahi and road safety partners to provide New Zealanders with a safe and connected transport system. This Programme forms a key part of New Zealand's road safety strategy Road to Zero 2030, focused on reducing deaths and serious injuries on New Zealand's roads by tackling infrastructure and travel speeds together.

**Rā Katinga | Applications close**:
29 January 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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