Lead Advisor

Location: Wellington preferable

Job Type: Full time, permanent

• An exceptional opportunity to support the planning and design of our national land transport programme.
• Provide thought leadership that seamlessly moves between big picture and results delivery!
• Manage the ambiguity and complexity of a broad work programme.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity   

As our Lead Advisor, System Design you will join our Leadership team providing planning and operational support to the National Manager System Design to facilitate the achievement of organisational and management objectives.

This is an integral role which supports effective delivery of outcomes and programmes, collaborating across NZTA and external stakeholders to embed and drive effective System Design across the motu.

You will have the opportunity to utilise your thought leadership and practical expertise to provide guidance and strategic advice collaborating with the Senior Leadership team to further propel and install best practice system design and planning across NZTA.

You can find out more about the role here Position Description

We are seeking to appoint at a salary between $160,000.00 - $180,000.00 commensurate to skills and experience.

Ko koe tēnei | About you   

As an experienced Lead, you will bring a proven ability to build and maintain positive relationships across NZTA, all levels of government, key partners, and the private sector. In addition, you will be:

• Politically savvy, with a passion for working collectively to enable change formed by working in a government agency

• A very strong writer with experience writing for multiple audiences, including for Ministers and Board

• Previous experience as a Lead or Senior Advisor supporting a senior leadership team

• A strategic thinker with a strong risk radar

• Proven experience in managing competing priorities and organising work in a complex demanding environment, including the ability to maintain composure in a fast-paced environment

• A strong communicator who can communicate complex information to a broad range of audiences

• Possess a genuine interest to build on or develop an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori.

Mō mātou |About Us

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.

We build a world class transport network that delivers maximum value to New Zealand.

• We drive excellence in our construction programmes, building efficiently and leveraging innovative ways of working to optimise delivery.

• We oversee the build workforce to keep them safe while they work.

• We manage relationships with our contractors, suppliers and local partners to effectively meet construction budgets, timeframes and ensure delivery.

• We work regionally and across the sector to manage the impact of what we deliver to the community.

Ka whiwhi koe i te aha | What you will get in return

At NZTA, you'll be part of a team celebrated for its commitment to innovation and excellence, as recognised by numerous industry awards. Our employees frequently commend our supportive culture and the meaningful impact their work has on the community. You will also get to join a work community that:

• Receives a competitive salary and benefits package

• Has flexible working arrangements

• Receives 5 weeks annual leave

• Receives Income Protection and Critical illness Insurance

• Along with our other benefits, you can view here. 

Ready to take the next step in your career? We’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join our join our team who is going places.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply: 

Please click apply to upload your CV and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.

Rā Katinga | Applications close:

For further information, email: [email protected]

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.

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