Senior Asset Manager: Transport Infrastructure, Flexible Hours

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

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Life, Income Protection and Critical-}

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

NZTA | Waka Kotahi in Blenheim is seeking a Senior Asset Manager to develop and oversee operational asset maintenance and renewal programmes for state highways and local roading networks. You will drive evidence-based decisions, optimise forward works programmes and ensure alignment with network needs and funding.

You will lead emergency response planning, investment forecasting and continuous improvement, shaping transport outcomes for Marlborough.

Qualifications

• Asset management for transport or complex infrastructure
• Development and management of forward works and long-term asset plans
• Strong understanding of pavement engineering, treatment selection, and maintenance
• Budget management and financial forecasting experience
• Experience in asset condition assessment and programme development
• Analytical skills to translate technical data into practical strategies
• Excellent stakeholder management and contract management experience

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee operational asset maintenance and renewal programmes for all assets within the state highway corridor and Marlborough District Council local roading network.
• Drive evidence-based decisions and optimise forward works programmes.
• Ensure strategic alignment with network needs and funding.
• Play a key role in emergency response, investment planning and continuous improvement.

Skills

Asset management

Forward works planning

Pavement engineering

Budget management

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Contract management

Education

Bachelors degree in civil engineering or related field

Job description

NZTA | Waka Kotahi in Blenheim is seeking a Senior Asset Manager to develop and oversee operational asset maintenance and renewal programmes for state highways and local roading networks. You will drive evidence-based decisions, optimise forward works programmes and ensure alignment with network needs and funding.

You will lead emergency response planning, investment forecasting and continuous improvement, shaping transport outcomes for Marlborough.