Principal Advisor

3 weeks ago

Wellington, New Zealand This is an IT support group Full time
  • Opportunity to highlight your strategic advisory skills in a newly created team
  • A hands-on role making a tangible difference to improving land transport outcomes
  • Play a key role in supporting the business translate strategy into action


Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
The newly created Strategy team has been established to lead the development of strategic direction and guide the alignment of implementation planning and delivery to help NZTA achieve its purpose and priorities.

It will work in partnership internally and externally to provide multi-outcome thought leadership and advice, informed by a future facing outlook, research and evaluation and a long-term view.'

This is a fantastic opportunity to join this new team as a Principal Advisor Evaluation, where you will influence the delivery of the organisations strategic objectives by contributing to the provision of high-quality evaluation and intelligence.

You will be involved in developing and managing a programme of evaluation, consulting with key stakeholders to deliver a long-term programme that aligns with multiple government frameworks and a sector wide vision.

With a multi outcome, long term view you will be working across the organisations business groups translating strategy into action that will make a tangible difference to improving land transport outcomes.

To view the position description, click here .

He aha te take e uru ai koe ki a mātou? | So, why join us?
Our people are proud to be part of creating a better New Zealand. We're searching for candidates who share our passion for people, communities, and the environment-and who are ready to contribute their unique skills to shape a better future.

At NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi you'll be part of an organisation where the different backgrounds, perspectives and life experiences of our people are celebrated. We want you to feel like you belong here - valued, respected, and empowered to bring your whole self to work.

From five weeks annual leave through to Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance for our permanent employees - you will be well looked after here. Our benefits are designed to support our people and provide a happy, healthy and high-performing environment. We embrace flexibility and take a principle-based approach that enables our people and their People Leaders to discuss and agree the arrangements that work best for the individual, the team, and the organisation. And whether it's on-the-job experience, signing up to a course, coaching opportunities, or secondments to other roles within NZTA - you can build a varied and successful career with us and grow your potential.

Ō Pūmanawa I What we're looking for
Our ideal candidate will have some or all of the following (but don't worry if you don't tick every box).

  • Experience in transport, urban or network economics
  • Knowledge of data sources, skills and data management and ability to undertake quantitative analysis
  • Evaluation skills - able to carry out ex-post analysis including causal inferencing
  • Degree in economics, engineering, or related field
  • Proven experience in leading, influencing and building credibility across a range of senior stakeholders
  • Sound knowledge of best practice in research and analysis
  • Exceptional written and oral presentation, communication, and advocacy skills
  • Problem solving skills, flexibility and resilience during times of change and ambiguity

Qualifications:

  • A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline is essential.

Ko wai mātou | About us
Te Tūāpae - System Leadership group acts as a trusted advisor and works with the business to set and maintain strategic direction through Te kāpehu. It leads the development of strategic Crown Māori partnerships to embed our commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi/the Treaty of Waitangi. Leading future thinking and strategic foresight capability, enabling innovation for improvement in the land transport system.

Te Tūāpae - System Leadership uses research, analytics, evaluation, insights and intelligence that provide evidence-based, investment direction to optimise investment decisions as well as Informing central and local government's strategic direction and policy to identify mid to long term views of the land transport system.

Apply today - by uploading your CV and cover letter.

Rā Katinga | Applications close:
3 November 2024


For further information, email:

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.

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.

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