Lead Advisor Tactical Asset Management

Lead Advisor – Tactical Asset Management, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

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As Lead Advisor, you will provide technical expertise and leadership to ensure continually improving and maturing asset management practices and performance across state highway assets and activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead step change in the application of asset management best practice and processes
• Drive improvement programmes and continuous improvement
• Permanent, based in Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin or Christchurch

Compensation & Benefits

Appointment base salary for the position is $190,000 to $220,000 commensurate to skills and experience. Along with our other benefits, we offer 5 weeks annual leave, and a Life, Income Protection and Critical‑illness Insurance scheme available for all permanent employees.

About you

Experienced at a Principal level, you are a technical subject matter expert of roading assets with in-depth knowledge of whole of life asset management best practice standards and processes.

You are an adept communicator, possessing excellent relationship building skills capable of leading, influencing and building credibility with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

In Addition, You Will Bring

About us

Transport Services is an end‑to‑end business group that focuses on our transport system – from planning, through design and delivery, to maintenance and operations. We have some of the most capable and motivated people in the industry providing a transport system that enhances the way New Zealanders live, travel, work and connect.

Join us on our journey in shaping the future of New Zealand’s transport infrastructure.

Application Deadline

4 November 2025

EEO Statement

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.

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

Senior Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Business Development and Sales

Industries

Government Administration

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