Senior Asset Manager

New Zealand Transport Agency; Blenheim; On-site; NZD 111,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

Life and income protection insurance

Flexible working arrangements

Career development support

Meaningful work contributing to NZ's交通

Job summary

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, Marlborough Roads, seeks a Senior Asset Manager based in Blenheim to develop and oversee asset maintenance and renewal programmes for state highways and local roading networks. You’ll drive evidence-based decisions, optimise forward works, and align with funding and network needs.

You’ll contribute to emergency response planning, investment prioritisation and continuous improvement, translating technical data into practical strategies that improve safety and

Qualifications

• Experience in asset management for transport or infrastructure.
• Ability to develop long-term asset plans and forward works programmes.
• Budget management and financial forecasting expertise.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee operational asset maintenance and renewal programmes for state highways and local roads.
• Drive evidence-based decisions and optimise forward works programmes.
• Support emergency response, investment planning and continuous improvement.
• Translate technical data into practical strategies to improve safety and performance.

Skills

Asset management

Forward works planning

Pavement engineering

Budget forecasting

Asset condition assessment

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Civil engineering background

NZ transport knowledge

Education

Tertiary qualification in civil engineering or asset management

Job description

Optimise asset maintenance and renewal for state highways and local roads Analyse data to inform evidence-based asset decisions Collaborate with experts to enhance network performance Full-time, permanent position – based in Blenheim

The opportunity

As a Senior Asset Manager, you’ll develop and oversee operational asset maintenance and renewal programmes for all assets within the state highway corridor and Marlborough District Council local roading network. You’ll drive evidence-based decisions, optimise forward works programmes, and ensure strategic alignment with network needs and funding. You’ll play a key role in emergency response, investment planning, and continuous improvement; making a real impact on the safety, performance, and future of New Zealand’s transport infrastructure. Find out more about the role here: Position Description. Appointment salary is between $111,051 to $123,390 commensurate with skills and experience.

About you

• Demonstrated experience in asset management for transport or complex infrastructure
• Proven ability to develop and manage forward works and long-term asset plans
• Strong understanding of pavement engineering, treatment selection, and maintenance
• Budget management and financial forecasting expertise
• Experience in asset condition assessment and programme development
• Analytical skills to translate technical data into practical strategies
• Excellent stakeholder management and contract management experience
• Tertiary qualification in civil engineering, asset management, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Current Full NZ Driver’s license

About Us

The Marlborough Roads team is responsible for the integrated management of both state highways and local roads, working collaboratively to plan, deliver and maintain a safe, resilient and customer‑focused transport network. Through planning, effective programme development, strong stakeholder relationships and consistent operational delivery, the team helps ensure transport services and infrastructure meet community expectations, achieve value for money and support long‑term regional outcomes on behalf of NZTA and Marlborough District Council.

Benefits

• 5 weeks annual leave
• Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness insurance for permanent employees
• Flexible working arrangements
• A supportive environment where you can grow your career and capability
• The opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that makes a difference for New Zealanders

Requirements

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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: 26 October 2026

About Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

At Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, it all starts with our people. The organisation's performance and success depends on the people who choose to make this a great place to work and make a difference for Aotearoa. Waka Kotahi has a strong future focus, understanding that new technologies and changing customer expectations mean the transport system we know today will not be the one we deliver in ten years time.