System Manager - Roading | State Highways

• Key senior leadership role for Te Tai Tokerau (Northland) region
• Meaningful role where your mahi impacts our communities every day
• Whangarei based

Looking to move away from the City and work in beautiful Te Tai Tokerau? Enjoy the sun, sea and breathtaking scenery working alongside a talented team that are passionate about what they do.



Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity



As our System Manager for Te Tai Tokerau region, you will provide effective leadership working with key partners, to manage and maintain the road network in line with customer levels of service to provide NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi customers with a seamless experience on the transport system.



This is an exceptional leadership opportunity where you will lead and develop a cohesive, high performing team who ensures that transport systems are safe, operational, and optimised in collaboration with key partners both internally and externally.



Ko koe tenei | About you




As our successful System Manager, you'll be an authentic leader with the ability to build and develop an integrated 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:

• Senior Leadership experience and expert knowledge of system solution design and delivery in a large complex organisation
• Experience within transport network systems and standards including an understanding of New Zealand land transport and resource management legislation is preferred
• Sound commercial and analytical 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

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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 New Zealand.



Ko wai matou | About us




Te Toki | Transport Services group 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

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

Ra Katinga | Applications close: 11.59pm, Sunday 12 January 2025

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.