Lead Advisor – Infrastructure Delivery

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The opportunity

You'll be a key member of the Infrastructure Delivery Leadership Team (IDLT), providing thought leadership and supporting delivery excellence across five regions and multiple stakeholder groups.

Key accountabilities

Act as a trusted advisor to the National Manager, Infrastructure Delivery, providing high-quality advice across a wide range of delivery issues

Lead the preparation of robust, timely advice for NZTA and Ministerial decision-makers, including the NZTA Board

Support performance, resource, and change management initiatives that enable high-performing teams

Proactively identify and manage delivery risks and opportunities, driving business improvements aligned with NZTA strategy

Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support delivery outcomes

Provide intellectual leadership and analysis of complex issues

Qualifications

Minimum 15 years of experience in advisory roles or programme management and delivery roles

Strong written and oral communication skills, including extensive experience preparing a wide range of written outputs, including reports, briefings and presentations

Proven ability to work in complex, fast-paced environments and deliver results, adept at prioritisation and workflow management

Experience in both public and private sector settings is welcome – we value diverse perspectives

Strong commercial acumen

A hands-on approach to delivery excellence and providing high quality outputs, with experience successfully identifying and driving delivery improvements

Relevant tertiary qualifications

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

5 weeks annual leave and an Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for all permanent employees

How to apply

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

We'll be reviewing applications as they come in and progressing candidates throughout the process and may withdraw the advertisement ahead of the closing date — so don't wait!

Apply now to ensure you're considered early.

Applications close : 27 October

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

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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