Risk And Schedule Specialist

OverviewOur Commercial Delivery team within Transport Services provides end-to-end operational, planning and delivery support to facilitate the achievement of organisational and management objectives.

We lead the design and implementation of best practice commercial management business improvement and provide commercial support to NZTA's Transport Services portfolio.As Risk & Schedule Specialist you will support Transport Services projects and provide programme-level strategies, planning, scheduling and reporting, financial control, innovation and improvement.

This is a permanent role based in Wellington, Christchurch or Auckland.

ResponsibilitiesProvide programme-level strategies, planning, scheduling and reporting, financial control.Lead and oversee key programme scheduling and risk workstreams through the systems design and infrastructure delivery.Be a key interface with NZTA teams to ensure that delivery is fully integrated with the organisation's strategies, plans and processes.

Role detailsThe role will be aligned to NZTA RoNS (Roads of National Significance) and RoRS (Roads of Regional Significance) projects, and the establishment of risk and scheduling tools for these projects ranging in size and scale from $100m to $4b.Appointment base salary is from $109,408 to $121,564, depending on relevant knowledge 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 youIdeally You Will HaveDemonstrated practical knowledge of effective risk and scheduling strategies, principles and practices for large scale projectsExperience in infrastructure (transport preferred), with strong and demonstrable business acumenExperience using risk and scheduling tools e.g. ARM "Active Risk Manager", P6 / MS Project, Power BIHave sound knowledge and ability in risk adjusted schedulingExperience working with Cost Estimators and Designers through design development phasesThe ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholdersInfluencing skills, with the ability to manage external consultants in delivering robust risk management and schedulingExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalHighly effective planning and organisational skills

About usThe NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is the largest infrastructure delivery agent in New Zealand.

Our work touches the lives of all New Zealanders by planning, designing, delivering, managing and operating an integrated transport system along with our partners.

We have some of the most capable and motivated people in the industry providing a transport system that enables New Zealanders to live, travel, work and connect.

Ra Katinga | Applications closeApplications close : 23 September 2025For further information, email :

• 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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