Asset Manager - Central / Lower South Island

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 93,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible working arrangements

5 weeks annual leave

Income protection

Critical illness insurance

Job summary

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is seeking an Asset Manager to support maintenance and renewal programmes across the state highway network in the central and lower South Island. You will analyse asset information, validate programmes through field inspections, and help ensure investment decisions deliver strong safety, performance and value-for-money outcomes.

You will bring a strong foundation in transport infrastructure or asset management, with knowledge of pavement engineering and highway

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in transport infrastructure or asset management.
• Translate complex technical information into practical, evidence-based maintenance programmes.
• Experience in transport infrastructure or asset management.
• Knowledge of pavement engineering and highway surface data.
• Experience developing maintenance or renewal programmes.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing and validating maintenance and renewal programmes.
• Analysing network and pavement condition data.
• Conducting inspections and field validation activities.
• Managing asset data quality and reporting.
• Identifying opportunities to improve network performance and maintenance outcomes.
• Providing technical advice on land use developments and stakeholder matters.

Skills

Asset management

Data analysis

Pavement engineering

Highway data knowledge

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

• Turn complex asset data into practical maintenance programmes.
• Help improve the safety, performance and resilience of the state highway network.
• Work across the diverse central and lower South Island region.
• Permanent – Full-time position – preferably based in Greymouth base, however Christchurch will be considered.

Join us as an Asset Manager and play an important role in supporting the performance, resilience and longevity of the state highway network across the central and lower South Island.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

As Asset Manager, you’ll provide technical and data expertise to support the development and oversight of maintenance and renewal programmes across the state highway network.

You’ll analyse asset information, validate programmes through field inspections and help ensure investment decisions deliver strong safety, performance and value‑for‑money outcomes.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Developing and validating maintenance and renewal programmes.
• Analysing network and pavement condition data.
• Conducting inspections and field validation activities.
• Managing asset data quality and reporting.
• Identifying opportunities to improve network performance and maintenance outcomes.
• Providing technical advice on land use developments and stakeholder matters.

Your work will directly support evidence‑based investment and operational decisions that keep the region’s transport network running smoothly.

For more information view the Position Description. Appointment salary is expected between $92,700 to $103,000 commensurate with skills and experience.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

You will bring a strong foundation in transport infrastructure or asset management, together with the ability to translate complex technical information into practical, evidence‑based maintenance programmes.

You Will Also Bring

• Experience in transport infrastructure or asset management.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of pavement engineering and highway surface data.
• Experience developing maintenance or renewal programmes.
• The ability to translate complex data into clear, practical recommendations.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience

Mō mātou | About Us

Our Regional Asset and Operations team provide regional leadership and stewardship of the state highway asset and operations portfolio to ensure maintenance, improvements, and operational activities are planned and delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with national direction. The Regional Asset & Operations team translates system strategy, investment priorities, and standards into coordinated regional delivery, manages network risk and resilience, and works with partners, iwi, local government, and industry to achieve value‑for‑money outcomes that meet service level expectations and support a reliable transport network.

Ka whiwhi koe i te aha | What you will get in return

You’ll be part of a team that values wellbeing, collaboration, and courage. We offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working arrangements (role dependent)
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme for all permanent employees
• Along with our other benefits, you’ll be part of an organisation committed to making a difference for New Zealanders.

Rā Katinga | Applications close:

1 November 2026

For further information, email: [e-mail]

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.