Roads Construction Standards Lead – Drive Innovation & Quality

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

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Life Insurance and Income Protection

Job summary

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is seeking an experienced roading Construction Practice Lead to act as the go-to expert for construction standards and practices. You will provide technical advice, align standards across teams, and lead initiatives to improve quality and efficiency, influencing outcomes for roading infrastructure delivery in New Zealand.

The role offers a permanent position based in any NZTA office location, with salary commensurate with skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Experience applying roading construction standards and QA processes.
• Ability to translate technical standards into practical methods.
• Proven collaboration and ability to lead Communities of Practice.

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.
• 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 standards

Quality assurance

Influence & collaboration

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Construction Management degree

Professional membership

Job description

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is seeking an experienced roading Construction Practice Lead to act as the go-to expert for construction standards and practices. You will provide technical advice, align standards across teams, and lead initiatives to improve quality and efficiency, influencing outcomes for roading infrastructure delivery in New Zealand.

The role offers a permanent position based in any NZTA office location, with salary commensurate with skills and experience.