Senior Transport Investigation Specialist

7 days ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi Full time

We are looking for an experienced transportation professional to join our team as a Senior Rail Safety Officer. This critical role involves delivering specialist regulatory and rail safety investigation services on behalf of the NZTA. The successful candidate will provide strategic direction in railway incident investigations and contribute to the full range of regulatory functions to ensure NZTA is effective in delivering its rail regulatory responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will have strong investigative experience, preferably in a transport or related field, along with regulatory compliance experience and extensive practical experience in transport, infrastructure, or engineering. They will also possess proven experience in performance or outcome monitoring, excellent communication and relationship building skills, and the ability to demonstrate knowledge of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori.

In this role, you will be responsible for conducting investigations competently and efficiently, preparing investigation reports for all levels of regulatory outcomes, and facilitating regulatory compliance and good practice within the team and throughout the rail industry.

This opportunity allows you to work in a real-world regulator environment that takes a system view focused on improving safety outcomes and reducing harm. Our team encourages education and enforcement to support people to comply and ensures organizations involved in rail activity meet their safety duties and obligations.



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