Senior Advisor - Maintenance and Operations

New Zealand Government; Napier; On-site; NZD 111,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

NZ Transport Agency | Waka Kotahi is seeking a Senior Advisor - Maintenance and Operations to optimize investment across local government transport activities funded through the National Land Transport Fund. You will influence decisions to deliver value for money and national priorities, working with councils and internal teams.

You will apply strong technical knowledge, provide assurance on programmes, and communicate clearly with stakeholders while supporting transport investment to achieve

Qualifications

• Experience and understanding of road network asset management and maintenance.
• Knowledge of local government transport planning and investment decision making.
• Strong analytical and interpretation skills.
• Ability to work strategically within a national context.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Practical, solutions-focused mindset when facing complex challenges.
• Full NZ driver licence.

Responsibilities

• Providing investment advice, support and assurance for local government transport activities including emergency works, improvement programmes and maintenance & renewals
• Supporting councils with Transport Activity Management Plans and funding processes
• Influencing transport investment to deliver systemwide outcomes and value for money
• Monitoring delivery of the National Land Transport Programme and related performance outcomes
• Contributing to the development of the National Land Transport Programme and regional investment planning
• Working with sector partners and participating in national technical committees and reference groups
• Communicating clearly and pragmatically with stakeholders across the transport sector

Skills

Road network asset management

Local government transport planning

Analytical

Strategic thinking

Communication

NZ driver licence

Education

Tertiary qualification or equivalent experience

Job description

Senior Advisor - Maintenance and Operations

Shape how transport funding is invested. Advise on decisions that impact communities. Apply technical expertise to real system outcomes. At NZ Transport Agency | Waka Kotahi, our purpose is Moving. Together. We're building a land transport system that connects people, products and places for a thriving Aotearoa. We're looking for a Senior Advisor - Maintenance and Operations to work closely with local government partners and internal teams to influence transport investment decisions and deliver system'wide outcomes that matter for New Zealanders.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

As a Senior Advisor - Maintenance and Operations, you will play a key role in optimising investment across local government transport activities, predominantly funded through the National Land Transport Fund. You will bring strong technical knowledge, sound judgement and a collaborative approach to ensure investment decisions deliver value for money and align with national priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing investment advice, support and assurance for local government transport activities including emergency works, improvement programmes and maintenance & renewals
• Supporting councils with Transport Activity Management Plans and funding processes
• Influencing transport investment to deliver systemwide outcomes and value for money
• Monitoring delivery of the National Land Transport Programme and associated performance outcomes
• Contributing to the development of the National Land Transport Programme and regional investment planning
• Working with sector partners and participating in national technical committees and reference groups
• Communicating clearly and pragmatically with stakeholders across the transport sector

The Position Description can be viewed here. We are seeking to appoint at a salary between $111,051 and $135,000 commensurate with skills and experience.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

What You'll Bring to the Role:

• Experience and understanding of road network asset management and maintenance
• Knowledge of local government transport planning and investment decision making
• Strong analytical and interpretation skills
• The ability to work strategically within a national context
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A practical, solutions focused mindset when working through complex challenges
• A relevant tertiary qualification (or equivalent experience) and a full NZ driver licence

You'll also demonstrate, or be willing to develop, an understanding of Te Ao Māori, tikanga and Te Tiriti o Waitangi as they apply in the public sector.

We are offering a very competitive salary and benefits including 5 weeks annual leave so, if you're ready to bring your expertise, courage, and collaborative spirit to a role that truly matters.

Mō mātou | About Us

The Local Government Partnerships team supports local government with planning, development and delivery of transport initiatives, predominantly funded through the National Land Transport Fund. The team holds planning and investment process expertise to guide Approved Organisations through the funding processes, where requirements, forms and other application, reporting and monitoring activities change regularly.

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.

Applications close: Monday 21st September

For further information, email: [e-mail]