Project Team Opportunities - Transport Network System Design at New Zealand Transport Agency, Wellington

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

We are expanding our team so we can deliver significant long-term priorities for the transport system. This is your opportunity to work across projects that will positively impact how communities live and move.

In System Design we work with partners to bring national transport ambitions to life by designing them right, from the start. We embed best practice Project Management discipline to enable the successful delivery of our intended outcomes we are committing to being involved with the project right from the start until the very end.

Our teams are based in Auckland, Wellington, and Christchurch, we will consider other locations across New Zealand.

Principal Project Manager | Senior Project Manager | Project Manager

These are not your standard project roles. The work is complex and challenging where you'll be involved in the lifecycle from the early stages of identification, detailed business case phases, through to implementation. The team delivers on various stages of procurement, planning and approvals, whilst ensuring that all project controls are in place.

These multi-faceted roles will collaborate and engage with teams across Waka Kotahi, local authorities, and a variety of stakeholders and development partners.

Project Controls Specialist | Project Coordinator

These are key roles and are vital to the successful delivery of projects. You will be responsible for reporting on project controls, and administration throughout the lifecycle of the project. A key focus is the execution of process control improvements that enhance Waka Kotahi's successful delivery on capital projects.

About you - Ko koe tēnei

We're looking for experienced project professionals at all levels, who have a genuine people focus and strength in collaborating and engaging with a wide variety of stakeholders.

We're passionate about bringing teams together and focus on ensuring that the project team is established in a way which ensures success.

If you are interested in any of the positions listed, please download the relevant Position Description (listed below) for a more detailed view of specific role accountabilities and experience required to be successful in these positions,

You can apply with a cover letter outlining which role you are interested in and where you are located, and the team will be in touch in due course.

Position descriptions can be downloaded on the links below"

*Principal Project Manager *Senior Project Manager *Project Manager *Project Controls Specialist *Project Coordinator

About us | Ko wai mātou

At Waka Kotahi, the NZ Transport Agency, it all starts with our people. Our performance and success depend on the people who choose to make this a great place to work and make a difference for Aotearoa. We have 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.

Waka Kotahi is the largest infrastructure delivery agent in New Zealand, our work touches the lives of all New Zealanders by planning, designing, delivering, managing, and operating an integrated transport system along with our partners.

Waka Kotahi offer a range of incredible benefits for our employees such as: flexible working, five weeks annual leave, insurance benefit, and access to the Marram Trust holiday homes.

Rā Katinga | Applications close: 7 February 2023

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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.

If you are a contractor/temp currently working with Waka Kotahi, you may apply for internal vacancies however please note that we will give consideration to permanent employees first.

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.

If you are a contractor/temp currently working with Waka Kotahi, you may apply for internal vacancies however please note that we will give consideration to permanent employees first.

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