Network Manager - Roading | State Highways

• Become the subject matter expert for our state highways
• Help build enduring relationships with our communities
• Develop your skills in asset, network and operational management, in this supportive environment
• Permanent opportunity, based in Gisborne

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

As a Network Manager for the Gisborne network, you will become the subject matter expert for our state highways. You will be responsible for managing third party access onto the network and assessing third party development applications, working to ensure asset outcomes are not compromised by other's work through innovative thinking and solutions focused problem solving.

The role will use your strong analytical and problem-solving skills to ensure the Transport Agency is successful in delivering a safe transport system to our customers, whilst demonstrating value for money.

You will be working alongside great people who are passionate about what we do every day for NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. Most of all to benefit our communities so they can move safely and efficiently to work, school or for recreation.

For more information, view the position description here.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Technical and practical experience in asset management and road construction methodologies including onsite assessments or similar
• Experience at dealing with complex and sensitive issues in a political environment
• An understanding of financial monitoring, accruals and forecasting
• Ability to prioritise tasks and self-manage workload
• Strong customer and stakeholder management skills
• Good understanding of safety and resilience for our communities
• NZ Driver's Licence (or equivalent) is required

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

In our Transport Services, Maintenance and Operations Group, we aim to provide, improve and maintain the land transport system to effectively enable transport services. Building, maintaining and operating a safe, reliable and resilient state highway network is our top priority and everything we do is aimed at delivering a better, safer customer experience.

Along with benefits including 5 weeks annual leave, we also have the NZTA Life, Income Protection, and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees.

Rā Katinga | Applications close:

1 December 2024

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.

NZTA| 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.