Roading Construction Practice Lead - Flexible & Impactful

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi; Auckland; On-site; NZD 148,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

5 weeks annual leave

Life, Income Protection and Critical I

Job summary

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi invites applications for the role of Construction Practice Lead. You will act as the go-to expert for roading construction standards, providing technical advice, aligning standards across teams, and leading initiatives to improve quality and efficiency in New Zealand’s transport network.

The role is permanent and can be based at any NZTA office location. You will collaborate widely, influence decisions, and help shape future roading infrastructure delivery while

Qualifications

• Expertise in construction practices and quality assurance within infrastructure or transport.
• Proven ability to translate technical standards into practical applications.
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills, with experience leading Communities of Practice.
• A degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline (professional membership preferred).

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice on roading construction standards to ensure compliance and consistency.
• Collaborate with engineering and quality teams to align standards with maintenance requirements and improve efficiency.
• Develop and maintain knowledge resources for best practice construction methods.
• Establish and lead a Community of Practice to share knowledge and drive improvement.
• Partner with suppliers and contract managers to implement innovative techniques.
• Research emerging technologies and recommend improvements for roading infrastructure outcomes.

Skills

Construction practices

Quality assurance

Influencing skills

Communities of Practice

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

Professional membership preferred

Job description

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi invites applications for the role of Construction Practice Lead. You will act as the go-to expert for roading construction standards, providing technical advice, aligning standards across teams, and leading initiatives to improve quality and efficiency in New Zealand’s transport network.

The role is permanent and can be based at any NZTA office location. You will collaborate widely, influence decisions, and help shape future roading infrastructure delivery while