Strategic Planning & Development Improvement Lead

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi; Auckland; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is seeking a Planning & Development Improvement Lead to drive continuous improvement across the front end of the project lifecycle and to de-risk and better define complex transport infrastructure projects. You will lead strategic improvement initiatives and champion data-driven change across NZTA and the wider transport sector.

Working closely with senior leaders and partners, you’ll bring innovative approaches and international best practice to elevate

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering large and complex transport infrastructure projects.
• Experience leading business improvement and change initiatives in complex environments.
• Strong programme or project leadership capabilities.
• Ability to influence across diverse stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement across the front end of the project lifecycle.
• Lead strategic improvement initiatives to de-risk and better define projects.
• Champion use of data, digital tools, and change management practices.
• Collaborate with senior leaders, project teams, suppliers and industry partners.

Job description

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is seeking a Planning & Development Improvement Lead to drive continuous improvement across the front end of the project lifecycle and to de-risk and better define complex transport infrastructure projects. You will lead strategic improvement initiatives and champion data-driven change across NZTA and the wider transport sector.

Working closely with senior leaders and partners, you’ll bring innovative approaches and international best practice to elevate