System Manager Lower South Island at New Zealand Transport Agency, Otago

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Key Leadership role for Otago and Southland
• Meaningful role that leads complex transport systems
• Working in partnership with key stakeholders

Ko wai mātou | About us
We keep the transport system operational and optimised to meet the needs of all New Zealanders.

• We ensure the transport system can always be relied upon to provide safe, accessible and resilient journeys
• We know what's happening across the transport system and are constantly responding to any impacts on user journeys
• We have strong and trusted relationships with local communities and stakeholders and work together to ensure the transport system meets the current needs and future ambitions of the region

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
As our System Manager - LowerSouth Island, you will provide effective leadership to working with key partners, to manage and maintain the road network in line with customer levels of service to provide Waka Kotahi customers with a seamless experience on the transport system.

View the position description here.


About you | Ko koe tēnei
As our successful System Manager, you'll be an authentic leader with the ability to build and develop an engaged, integrated and achieving team culture focused on delivering optimal outcomes.

You'll also be an effective communicator, influencer, collaborator and, most importantly, able to inspire and motivate people to constantly deliver their best, every day.

As our System Manager, you'll also bring with you:

• Experience within transport network systems and standards including an understanding of New Zealand land transport and resource management legislation is preferred
• Sound commercial experience
• In-depth experience in working across the full delivery lifecycle
• Proven ability to manage and deliver in a changing and pressured environment
• Understanding of end-to-end infrastructure management practices including asset management, performance management and physical delivery would be beneficial.

This is an exceptional career opportunity where you will lead and embed meaningful outcomes across our complex transport system -ensuring that we meet the current needs and future ambitions of Aotearoa.

Rā Katinga | Applications close: 11:59pm,6 June 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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