Project Director

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency; Auckland; Híbrido; NZD 180.000 - 240.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency in Auckland is seeking a Project Director to provide senior leadership and end-to-end accountability for delivering some of New Zealand’s largest and most complex infrastructure investments. You will direct planning, procurement, governance, risk management and stakeholder engagement to achieve safety, cost, quality and value for money.

The role requires extensive experience leading multidisciplinary teams and delivering high-risk projects, with a strong focus on

Formación

• Extensive leadership experience delivering large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business or equivalent.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience balancing delivery outcomes, cost and risk.

Responsabilidades

• Provide end-to-end delivery leadership for NZTA infrastructure investments.
• Lead planning, procurement, consenting, governance, commercial management and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure safety, cost, quality, time and value for money in delivery.

Conocimientos

Senior leadership

Infrastructure delivery

Stakeholder management

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Business

Descripción del empleo

## Project DirectorApply: Auckland: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 20, 2026 (13 days left to apply): JR-0000013659**Lead the delivery of some of New Zealand’s most significant and complex transport infrastructure investments.** * Senior infrastructure delivery leadership role* Lead large-scale, high-risk and complex projects from strategy through to delivery* Auckland Location **Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity** As Project Director, you will provide senior leadership and take end-to-end accountability for the successful delivery of some of NZTA’s largest, highest-risk and most complex infrastructure investments. This is a significant delivery leadership role, bringing together multiple projects, workstreams, disciplines and delivery partners to achieve agreed investment outcomes. You will provide clear direction across planning, procurement, consenting, commercial management, project controls, risk, communications and stakeholder engagement. Working closely with project sponsors, governance groups, local authorities, iwi and hapū, communities, suppliers and industry partners, you will ensure projects are well governed, risks are actively managed and delivery remains focused on safety, cost, quality, time, benefits and value for money. You will lead multidisciplinary teams and delivery partners, establishing clear expectations and maintaining a strong focus on performance and delivery certainty. You will also provide timely and robust advice to senior governance groups, identifying emerging issues early and providing clear recommendations to support effective decision making. **Ko koe tēnei | About you** You will be an experienced senior infrastructure leader with a strong track record of successfully delivering large, high-risk and/or complex infrastructure projects or programmes. To be successful in this role, you will bring: * Extensive senior leadership experience delivering complex, large-scale infrastructure projects or programmes* Strong commercial acumen and sound judgement, with experience balancing delivery outcomes, cost, risk and stakeholder interests* Proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams, contractors and delivery partners over extended project lifecycles* Strong capability across project strategy, governance, controls, risk management, procurement, consenting and benefits realisation* The ability to identify and resolve complex delivery issues and provide clear, evidence-based recommendations* Experience building trusted and collaborative relationships with senior stakeholders, governance groups, local authorities, iwi and hapū, communities, suppliers and industry* Excellent communication, influencing and relationship management skills* A strong focus on safety, delivery discipline, accountability and value for money* A bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Business, or equivalent experience* Experience delivering transport infrastructure within a complex public-sector or comparable environment would be advantageous. **Mō mātou |About Us** Infrastructure Development & Delivery develops and delivers NZTA’s national land transport capital programme, ensuring investments are well defined, de-risked and deliver their intended benefits. Through strong project leadership, commercial discipline and sector partnerships, we are focused on improving delivery certainty, achieving value for money and delivering enduring transport outcomes for New Zealand. If you are an experienced infrastructure leader who thrives on complexity, is comfortable making difficult decisions and wants to lead projects that will have a lasting impact for New Zealand, we would like to hear from you. **Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply:**Please click ‘Apply for this Job’ to upload your CV and cover letter. You can find out more about the role here: Position Description**Rā Katinga | Applications close:**19 November 2026For further information, email: [e-mail] 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.