Lead Advisor Tactical Asset Management

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

The opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi

As our

Lead Advisor Tactical Asset Management

, you will provide technical expertise and leadership to ensure that we are continually improving and maturing asset management practices and performance across state highway assets and activities.

You'll lead the development and implementation of national tactical asset management plans, drive best practice across NZTA as well as leading specific asset management business improvement projects. Working closely with our internal teams and other technical subject matter experts, you'll collaborate on embedding and improving frameworks, processes and decision methods across disciplines to provide optimal transport outcomes.

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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 | Ko koe tenei

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 :

Extensive practical experience and knowledge of transport system planning, improvement, operation and maintenance from an asset management perspective.

Advanced asset data literacy with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Previous involvement in providing input into strategic issues and policies and placing them in an operational and practical context.

A comprehensive knowledge of the legislative frameworks and stakeholder roles and standards related to transport system asset management.

Desire to take on challenges and opportunities and problem-solving capabilities.

This is a great opportunity where you will champion best practice asset management principles, and where your work will enhance and mature asset management practice, helping to create meaningful transport outcomes for Aotearoa.

About us | Ko wai matou

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.

Ra Katinga | Applications close :

4 November

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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.