Principal Project Managers

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

• Significant investment in future proofing NZ's national roading network
  
• Seeking accomplished project leaders
  
• Auckland, Waikato, Tauranga, Wellington, Blenheim or Nelson based
  

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

As a Principal Project Manager, you will also play an important part in journey of contributing towards the creation of The Roads of National Significance (RoNS).

This is a unique opportunity to use your first-rate engineering and project management skills to contribute to the planning and development of multi-modal transport networks in New Zealand. This will involve close collaboration and engagement with other teams in the Transport Agency, local authorities, and a variety of stakeholders and development partners. This is where your strong relationship skills will come to the fore.

We are looking for someone that leads in our values behaviours and advocating for best practice with our suppliers throughout the project lifecycle. You should be able to effectively communicate with design and business case teams and understand how to effect good results during construction and for later operations and maintenance activities.

This role provides an opportunity to lead projects that support rapid growth and development.

Ko wai mātou | About us

At Waka Kotahi, the NZ Transport Agency, it all starts with our people. The organisation's performance and success depend on the people who choose to make this a great place to work and make a difference for Aotearoa. The Transport Agency has a strong future focus, understanding that new technologies and changing customer expectations mean the transport system we know today will not be the one we deliver in ten years' time.

The focus of the Transport Services is to provide, improve and maintain an integrated land transport system to effectively enable people centred, technology-enabled, system focused transport services, in partnership with other system providers.

The Roads of National Significance (RoNS) are vital state highway projects that will drive economic growth and productivity through faster, more efficient transport connections that reduce travel times and create a safer, more resilient roading network.

These projects, once complete, will stimulate economic growth by supporting new housing developments and enhancing export market links, ensuring people and freight can reach their destinations quickly and safely.

With a focus on innovative funding and delivery models, we're aiming to break ground within the next three years as part of a 10-year construction pipeline, transforming New Zealand's transport network and keeping the country moving.

You can find out more about these exciting programmes of work here

Ko koe tēnei | About you

You will bring strong leadership to the team to support best practice design and delivery outcomes. The successful candidate needs to demonstrate a sound knowledge of developing integrated solutions designed to address prioritised transport system issues effectively and from a customer perspective

In addition, to be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Extensive experience managing and leading technical teams within the transport and construction industry
  
• Extensive experience in project/programme management
  
• Strong financial and risk management
  
• Experience in engaging with key strategic stakeholders
  
• Experience with advanced procurement models
  
• Experience in managing contracts, ideally within the road transport area and a sound understanding of NZS391X
  
• Experience in analysing complex engineering problems and solutions is desirable
  
• Broad experience in design of road construction works and an in-depth knowledge of the processes involved in planning, designing and building is desirable
  
• An engineering qualification and project management experience within the roading/engineering sector is desirable
  
• A Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng or. equivalent) and a professional member of Engineering NZ is desirable
  

Along with our other benefits we also have new Waka Kotahi Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply:

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply with a detailed CV and cover letter. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Please click 'Apply for this Job' to upload your CV and cover letter

A copy of the position description can be found here

Applications close | Rā Katinga: 11.59pm, Sunday 03 November 2024

For further information, email: careers@nzta.govt.nz

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

NZTA| 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.