Principal Transport Planner

1 week ago

Auckland City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Work on some of the biggest transport programmes and projects in New Zealand, including the Roads of National Significance
- Offer flexible work opportunities enable the right work life balance.
- Locations: Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Tauranga, or Hamilton, preferable.

The opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi As a Principal Transport Planner, you will lead and contribute to integrated transport planning initiatives through the phases of programme planning and development; from confirming the strategic purpose and direction, through the benefits realisation process, to identifying a recommended programme of work and subsequent recommended project options, including support to a project's consenting phases. This role is more than Transport Planning expertise, as a System Design Lead, you will be responsible for the Transport Outcomes of a project from inception to pre implementation, managing risk and operating efficiently and effectively throughout.'You will operate as a smart client delivering options that are right sized and appropriate and drive your projects to meet delivery expectations. You'll get the opportunity to lead, develop and promote sound solutions to transportation issues, with a national focus. Use your strong relationship management skills and build effective partner and stakeholder relationships across the sector to bring information together. You'll be able to mentor and lead as well as demonstrate your critical eye for technical data. About you | Ko wai tēnei You will need to be a confident self-starter, who thrives working collaboratively with diverse and varied audiences. We look for people with natural curiosity, solution focus, a proven ability to communicate a compelling story and demonstrate a growth mindset. What we are looking for:

- Enduring experience as a transport planner that delivers in a business case context, including option development, appraisal and evaluation, stakeholder engagement and project approvals.
- Design experience and sound project leadership skills, including a high delivery focus and excellent attention to detail.
- The ability to connect people and navigate legislative process and political drivers to deliver great outcomes for our customers
- A working knowledge of project development / business case principles, to ensure proposals are evidence based, aligned, and represent a compelling case for investment.
- A growth mindset and willingness to both mentor and share your knowledge with others in the team
- The behavioural skills to operate successfully as a System Design Lead, capable of leading complex projects such as RoNs (Roads of National Significance).
- Experience working with partners and stakeholders to shape priorities
- The ability to model effective leadership, mentor other members of the team and help build a strong team environment
- A good understanding of economic evaluation principles
- Excellent communication skills

**Final Applications close | Rā Katinga**: 11.59pm, Sunday 03 November 2024
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.

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