Senior System Engineer - Transport at New Zealand Transport Agency, Auckland

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Provide effective delivery of technology solutions'for ITS (Intelligent Transport Systems), Transport Technology, tunnels and roadside technology and Transport Operations Centre Technology Infrastructure
• Great mix of communication and collaboration skills'
• Wellington or Auckland or Christchurch based role

We are looking for a passionate and highly motivated individual, with sound technical knowledge, who can support the provision and delivery of intelligent transport systems technology solutions.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

The purpose of this role is to ensure the effective delivery and operations of transport technology solutions used within our Transport Operation Centers and tunnels across Waka Kotahi.

You will have knowledge of video management systems, variable messaging systems, customer display systems such as EJT (estimated journey time systems), life safety systems, (HVAC, PMCS, Plant Monitoring Control Systems.

You will be responsible for day to day technology environment management, monitoring of technology hardware operations including incident response through to restoration of services - this includes both traditional on-premises hardware and tunnel plant based technology. You will ensure service integrity, health and safety and quality of technology operations and support meets agreed business outcomes.

We are looking for an effective communicator with excellent collaboration and relationship management skills. You will have the ability to collaborate with partner Agency technology teams and lead in best practice and innovative solutions.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• 5 -10 years significant experience in maintaining, supporting and operating technology infrastructure for tunnels, transport operation centers and roadside technologies
• Experience in administration and maintenance of video management systems, life safety systems, HVAC and variable messaging systems.
• Experience in planned, preventative and reactive maintenance activities
• Fundamental networking experience desirable
• Experience in the Transport technology industry desirable

You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.

Ko wai mātou | About us

Te Aukaha | Digital strengthens Waka Kotahi through supporting our people and delivering future-focussed solutions. We enable digital change and provide quality data, information and security services.

Along with our other benefits we also have new Waka Kotahi Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees.

As part of the review process we will be asking shortlisted candidates to complete a short Sparkhire video interview.

View the Position Description here

Rā Katinga | Applications close: 20 June 2022.

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For further information, email: careers@nzta.govt.nz

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). At the Agency 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.