Flexible working, a mix of WFH, in the office with your team, and on-site
Benefits include five weeks annual leave, Free Insurances package (Life, Income Protection, Trauma)
Permanent, full-time position based in Marlborough
Influence the standard of roading in Marlborough and directly manage an integrated transport network.Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunityAs Network Manager you will help to lead the stewardship of both state highway and local roading networks across all of Marlborough. You will maintain relationships with key stakeholders on behalf of NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi and the Marlborough District Council. You will ensure the maintenance of all the assets and facilities across the system are managed effectively and that the access and use is maintained.As a member of the Network Management team, you will work closely with the Maintenance Contract Manager, Network Manager, Senior Network Manager, Journey Manager, Suppliers and Customers to support the delivery of our regional maintenance and operations programme. You will be responding to customers’ needs, whilst also taking a practical and pragmatic approach to manage suppliers. You will bring a ‘fix-it’ attitude and have a strong desire to manage and resolve issues and draw on your previous experience in a similar role.The Marlborough region offers an array of outdoor pursuits in a distinctive and picturesque landscape and many unique lifestyle opportunities. Marlborough has one fifth of the New Zealand coastline, the land and sea offer unlimited accessibility for sport, leisure, and fantastic scenery.Ko koe tēnei | About youYou will draw on your broad set of skills and experience, be responsive to our customers' needs whilst also taking a practical and pragmatic approach to manage suppliers. Sound organisational, asset management and negotiation skills accompanied with good decision making will be integral to your success.To be successful in this role, you will ideally bring:
Technical and practical experience in road engineering and asset management (preferred)
Strong relationship management and collaboration skills
Experience at dealing with complex and sensitive issues in a political environment
Experience working across central and local government would be advantageous
Solid knowledge and understanding of delivering best value solutions within a constrained budget
Experience in emergency response, Lifelines, or resilience activities
Strong customer and stakeholder management skills
A Bachelor of Engineering or a relevant tertiary/trade qualification
NZ Driver's Licence (or equivalent) is required
In return we can offer a professional and committed team, and an excellent working environment that provides flexible employment practices. This role offers real opportunities for you to gain experience, develop and progress within the organisationView the position description .Ko wai mātou | About usAt the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, it all starts with our people. The organisation's performance and success depends on the people who choose to make this a great place to work and make a difference for Aotearoa. We have 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 Transport Services Group plan, design, build, operate and maintain an integrated transport system. This group plays a key role in delivering to priority of improving and maintaining the land transport system in line with our key priorities as an agency.Rā Katinga | Applications close: 22 May 2024For further information, email: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.
