Senior Asset Manager: Transport Infrastructure & Renewal

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency; 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

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency in Blenheim is seeking a Senior Asset Manager to develop and oversee asset maintenance and renewal programmes for the state highway corridor and Marlborough District Council local roading network.

You will drive evidence-based decisions, optimise forward works programmes, and ensure alignment with network needs and funding. The role involves emergency response, investment planning and continuous improvement to improve safety and performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum asset management experience in transport or complex infrastructure.
• 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.
• Current full NZ driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee operational asset maintenance and renewal programmes for state highways and local roads.
• Drive evidence-based decisions to optimise forward works programmes and align with network needs and funding.
• Play a key role in emergency response, investment planning and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with experts to enhance network performance and deliver safe, resilient transport infrastructure.

Skills

Asset management

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Budget forecasting

Forward works planning

Contract management

Civil engineering knowledge

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field

Job description

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency in Blenheim is seeking a Senior Asset Manager to develop and oversee asset maintenance and renewal programmes for the state highway corridor and Marlborough District Council local roading network.

You will drive evidence-based decisions, optimise forward works programmes, and ensure alignment with network needs and funding. The role involves emergency response, investment planning and continuous improvement to improve safety and performance.