Principal / Senior Advisor - Asset/investment

2 weeks ago


Auckland City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Principal /Senior Advisor, Local Government Partnerships x 4 | 2 years fixed term
- Influence transport decision making and shape how our future communities live and move
- Location flexible
- Flexible working environment

About us | Ko wai mātou At Waka Kotahi, the NZ Transport Agency, it all starts with our people. Our performance and success depend on the people who choose to make this a great place to work and make a difference for Aotearoa. We have 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. The Transport Services business group's aim is to provide, improve, and maintain the land transport system to effectively enable transport services. Our focus is to design and deliver an integrated transport system for all New Zealanders. The opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi We are looking for four Principal or Senior Advisors, Local Government Partnerships based across the motu. In this role you will assist the development of system-wide solutions through optimising investment in local government activities and programmes. You will provide clear and consistent advice at all stages of the Waka Kotahi Business Case Approach, supporting local government to access funding and helping them to 'tell their story.'Working with our Local Government Partners. You'll provide them with support and investment advice on programmes of work that will positively impact how our communities live and move about in the community. And you'll be the conduit between Waka Kotahi technical SMEs, to enable our partners effectively plan and deliver innovative and future-focused integrated transport solutions. Position Description - Principal Advisor Position Description - Senior AdvisorAbout you | Ko koe tēnei You will understand the importance of building and maintaining relationships and will be able to clearly articulate investments that are value for money for local communities, as well as aligning to Waka Kotahi's strategic objectives.We will look to you to bring a solid understanding of infrastructure projects and the business case approach, along with this you with bring a strong understanding of the machinery of Government, skills and experience working confidently and collaboratively with tangata whenua and other diverse and varied stakeholders. To succeed in this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

- An in depth understanding of financial and business case processes
- Knowledge of evaluation process of sector activities in government organisations'to achieve value for money
- An understanding of local authority planning for transportation and investment decision making processes
- Work within a national context
- Experience establishing and nurturing key stakeholder relationships.

You will show 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.

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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