Temporary Traffic Management Programme Lead (6-Month Fixed Term Contract)

Tiaki Wai; Lower Hutt; On-site; NZD 121,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Wellbeing day

Professional development

Annual leave after 2 years

Job summary

Tiaki Wai is seeking a Programme Lead for Temporary Traffic Management to establish and embed TTM as an integrated, compliant function across Tiaki Wai. You will review current practices, align them with the new national TTM framework, and define the future-state operating model and assurance functions.

You will then lead implementation with Councils, NZTA, contractors and industry specialists. Based in Petone, this full-time role requires leading change, engaging stakeholders, and delivering a

Qualifications

• Proven programme or project leadership delivering organisational change.
• Experience developing policy, systems, operating models and operational processes in safety critical high hazard industries.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, analytical and influencing skills, with the ability to work strategically and operationally.
• Knowledge of New Zealand TTM regulatory requirements, Corridor Access Requests (CARs), and experience working with NZTA or local government transport.
• Relevant qualification or equivalent industry experience leading activities with traffic management teams and requirements, and / or experience developing and reviewing Traffic Management Plans.

Responsibilities

• Assess current TTM practices, compliance, risks and opportunities across Tiaki Wai
• Define the future-state TTM operating model, policy, governance, systems and processes
• Develop and deliver an implementation roadmap, including milestones, dependencies, resources and risks
• Establish training, KPI, assurance and technology frameworks to support sustainable TTM delivery
• Lead stakeholder engagement with internal teams, NZTA, councils, contractors and industry specialists

Skills

Programme leadership

Policy development

Operating models

Stakeholder engagement

NZTA/CAR knowledge

Job description

• Lead internal change to shape Tiaki Wai’s future Temporary Traffic Management model, policy and processeses
• Partner with NZTA, councils and industryto embed bestpractice
• Petone office based position

This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week

The remuneration range for this role $120,817.48 to $170,565.86 p.a. (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience.

The opportunity

As our Temporary Traffic Management (TTM) Programme Lead, you will establish and embed TTM as an integrated, effective and compliant function across Tiaki Wai. You will review current practices, assess them against the new national TTM framework, and define the future-state operating model and assurance functions. You will then lead implementation, working across the organisation and with Councils, NZTA, contractors and industry specialists.

• Assess current TTM practices, compliance, risks and opportunities across Tiaki Wai
• Define the future-state TTM operating model, policy, governance, systems and processes
• Develop and deliver an implementation roadmap, including milestones, dependencies, resources and risks
• Establish training, KPI, assurance and technology frameworks to support sustainable TTM delivery
• Lead stakeholder engagement with internal teams, NZTA, councils, contractors and industry specialists

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Proven programme or project leadership experience delivering organisational change
• Experience developing policy, systems, operating models and operational processes in safety critical high hazard industries
• Strong stakeholder engagement, analytical and influencing skills, with the ability to work strategically and operationally
• Knowledge of New Zealand TTM regulatory requirements, Corridor Access Requests (CARs), and experience working with NZTA or local government transport

Relevant qualification or equivalent industry experience leading activities with traffic management teams and requirements, and / or experience developing and reviewing Traffic Management Plans and ensuring regulatory and organisational compliance is strongly advantageous.

Benefits

At Tiaki Wai, our purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities. We genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.

Our benefits include:

• Flexible working arrangements including up to 2 days working from home
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually
• Formal and informal professional development opportunities
• 5 weeks annual leave accrual will be available following 2 years of continual service

For a full list of our employee benefits click here.

About us

Tiaki Wai is a council-owned organisation responsible for managing the delivery of drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services across Hutt Valley, Porirua, and Wellington.

We manage public-owned extensive water infrastructure and oversee the delivery of safe and reliable services for our communities. We focus on long-term investment, asset management, maintenance, and delivering major infrastructure projects that support public health, environmental protection, and regional growth.

Water is a precious taonga. At Tiaki Wai, we put care into every drop and are guided by our values of Integrity, Care, and Leadership. We work directly with water consumers and in partnership with councils and mana whenua to deliver better water outcomes for current and future generations.

Applications close: Sunday 18th October 2026

Applicants for safety sensitive roles will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Tiaki Wai. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand or eligible to obtain a working visa.