Senior Transport Engineer

3 days ago

Auckland City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Transport Services is an end-to-end business group that focuses on our transport system - from policy and planning, through design and delivery, to maintenance and operations. We have some of the most capable and motivated people in the industry providing a transport system that enhances the way New Zealanders live, travel work, and connect. The opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi We are looking for a Senior Transport Engineer to bring their Subject Matter Expertise to Waka Kotahi and collaborate across the organisation, providing technical advice and support to achieve the delivery of multimodal, safe, sustainable, and integrated transportation networks. You'll be actively engaged with the transport planning, project management, asset management and network performance teams undertaking detailed design reviews of proposed safety and traffic engineering improvements and will have input into large capital projects. About you | Ko koe tēnei We are looking for experience and confidence and you'll thrive on collaborating diverse internal and external stakeholders. To succeed in this role you'll bring:

- Sound transport design and solution engineering capability
- A simple approach to solving technical problems
- Proven ability to guide delivery to meet defined outcomes
- Strong awareness and understanding of the Safe System approach
- Understanding of transport data and modelling outcomes and their interpretations
- The ability to effectively present proposals at both a technical and non-technical level
- Knowledge of the commercial operation of contractors and consultants

This role will provide you with the opportunity to showcase your technical knowledge and positively influence and contribute at a national level. About us | Ko wai mātou At Waka Kotahi the NZ Transport Agency, it all starts with our people. The organisation's performance and success depend on the people who choose to make this a great place to work and make a difference for New Zealand. The Transport Agency has 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. Along with our benefits we also have new Waka Kotahi Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees. Flexible working is standard as is five weeks annual leave. More details on the accountabilities and experience for this role can be viewed in the position description, which can be downloaded (here)

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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