Chapter Lead Engineering (System)

New Zealand Transport Agency – Auckland, North Island

• Lead and grow a high-performing Site Reliability, Platform and Application Engineering chapter delivering robust, scalable, and secure digital infrastructure.
• Champion automation, reliability, and operational excellence across platform, product and service teams.
• Shape the future of transport through innovative technology, automation, and best practice.
• Location : Auckland, Palmerston North, Wellington

As Chapter Lead - Engineering (System), you will establish and lead a technical chapter within Te Aukaha Digital, responsible for our Engineering . You'll combine your leadership skills with deep technical knowledge, ensuring your chapter delivers value and functional excellence in agile delivery squads. Your focus will be on building engineering mastery, deploying talent to high-value opportunities, and embedding new technologies and automation to drive performance, delivery excellence, and risk management.

The key responsibilities of the role will see you :

You will find out more about the role here : Position Description.

To succeed in this role, you will have :

You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.

Te Aukaha Digital strengthens Waka Kotahi by delivering future‑focused solutions, enabling digital change, and providing quality data, information, and security services. We create flexible, collaborative workspaces and support our people to deliver value for Aotearoa's transport system.

Ka whiwhi koe i te aha | What you will get in return

At NZTA, you'll join a team that values your expertise and supports your professional growth. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, flexible working arrangements, and a culture that celebrates diversity and inclusion. Along with our other benefits, we also have 5 weeks annual leave and an Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for all permanent employees.

Ready to take the next step in your engineering leadership career? We'd love to hear from you. Apply today and join our team who is going places.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply

Please click apply to upload your CV and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.

4 December 2025

For further information, email :

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

NZTA| 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.

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.

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