Senior Network Manager - Bay of Plenty at New Zealand Transport Agency, Bay of Plenty
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Stewardship of the Eastern Bay of Plenty State Highway Network
- Lead with asset management delivery focus
- Make a impact on the roading standard in BOP, and create safer journeys for New Zealanders
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Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
As Senior Network Manager you will help lead the stewardship of the highway network for the East Bay of Plenty area and maintain relationships with key stakeholders on behalf of Waka Kotahi. You will ensure the maintenance of all the assets and facilities across the highway system are managed effectively and that the access and use of the highway network is maintained.
As a member of the Network Management team you will work closely with Maintenance Contract Manager, Network Manager, Journey Manager and be responsible for the delivery of our regional maintenance and operations programme for the Eastern Bay of Plenty area.
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Ko koe tēnei | About you
We want someone who loves roads! You will draw on your broad set of skills and roading sector experience, be responsive to our customers' needs whilst also taking a practical and pragmatic approach to manage suppliers. Sound organisational, asset management and negotiation skills accompanied with good budget management and strong decision making will be integral to your success.
To be successful in this role, you will ideally bring:
- Industry experience in the roading sector
- Strong relationship management and collaboration skills
- Technical and practical experience in Asset Management, Civil Engineering or similar
- Experience at dealing with complex and sensitive issues in a political environment
- Experience working across central and local government would be advantageous
- Solid knowledge and understanding of delivering best value solutions within a constrained budget
- Experience in emergency response, Lifelines or resilience activities
- Strong customer and stakeholder management skills
- A Bachelor of Engineering or a relevant tertiary/trade qualification
- NZ Driver's Licence (or equivalent) is required
In return we can offer a professional and committed team, and an excellent working environment that provides flexible employment practices.
Waka Kotahi offer a range of incredible benefits for our employees such as: flexible working, 5 weeks annual leave, insurance benefits, e- bike subsidies, access to the Marram Trust holiday homes.
Ko wai mātou | About us
At Waka Kotahi, the NZ Transport Agency, it all starts with our people. The organisation's performance and success depends on the people who choose to make this a great place to work and make a difference for Aotearoa. 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.
The Transport Services Group plan, design, build, operate and maintain an integrated transport system. This group plays a key role in delivering the priority of improving and maintaining the land transport system in line with our key priorities as an agency.
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Rā Katinga | Applications close:
31 January 2023
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). 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.
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Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
Employer: | New Zealand Transport Agency |
Location: | Bay of Plenty |
Position type: | Ongoing - Full Time |
Category: | Transport & Logistics |
Date listed: | 17-Jan-2023 |
Closing date: | 31-Jan-2023 |
Reference: | JR-0000002423_1673931801 |
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Website: | http://www.nzta.govt.nz/ |
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