Lead Advisor, Infrastructure Delivery

Nz Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

The Role

Overview

Senior advisor guiding delivery of large-scale transport infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • strategic advice
  • analysis
  • performance management
  • advisor
  • stakeholder management
  • risk management

Tasks

-Lead the preparation of robust, timely advice for NZTA and Ministerial decision-makers, including the NZTA Board -Provide intellectual leadership and analysis of complex issues -Support performance, resource, and change management initiatives that enable high-performing teams -Act as a trusted advisor to the National Manager, Infrastructure Delivery, providing high-quality advice across a wide range of delivery issues -Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support delivery outcomes -Proactively identify and manage delivery risks and opportunities, driving business improvements aligned with NZTA strategy

Requirements

  • commercial
  • 15+ years
  • public/private
  • communication
  • delivery
  • tertiary

What You Bring

-Strong commercial acumen -Minimum 15 years of experience in advisory roles and delivery roles -Experience in both public and private sector settings is welcome – we value diverse perspectives -A hands-on approach to delivery excellence and providing high quality outputs, with experience successfully identifying and driving delivery improvements -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 -Relevant tertiary qualifications.

Benefits

-Competitive salary and benefits package. -5 weeks annual leave and an Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for all permanent employees. -Flexible working arrangements

The Company

About Nz Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

-Committed to enhancing transport systems for safer and more sustainable roads. -Key focus on improving safety, reducing congestion, and supporting economic growth. -Works on high-impact projects like highway upgrades, bridge construction, and public transport systems. -Partners with local councils, contractors, and government bodies to drive transport innovation. -Focus on long-term projects, including future-proofing infrastructure for urban and rural areas. -Committed to integrating new technologies, like electric vehicle charging infrastructure.

Sector Specialisms

Roads and Rail

Commercial Driving

Safety

Walking, Cycling and Public Transport

Planning and Investment

Regulatory

Temporary Traffic Management

Training and Competency

Vehicle Registration

Driver Licensing

State Highway Network Management

Passenger Transport Services

Vehicle Certification

Road User Charges

Land Transport Rules Development

Driver Testing Services

National Advertising and Education Programmes

Land Transport Research

Traffic Information Services

Lead Advisor, Infrastructure Delivery at Nz Transport Agency Waka Kotahi in Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand