Marlborough Transport System Manager at New Zealand Transport Agency, Nelson - MarlboroughKaitiaki of the Marlborough region's transport networkBe a leader for a team focussed on delivering transport solutions in maintenance and operationsExciting and diverse role to lead a dynamic team based in BlenheimTe Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunityAs Marlborough System Manager you will lead the Marlborough Roads team (a joint venture between NZTA and Marlborough District Council) to deliver a wide range of transport related activities, with main focus being on maintaining the local roads and highway networks to an appropriate level of service.As the Manager of the Marlborough Roads entity, your role will be to ensure that NZTA and Marlborough District Council's transport assets are maintained in good order, that you build on existing strong partner and stakeholder relationships and motivate suppliers to deliver high quality results. You will require a strong customer focus to ensure that issues that arise are dealt with in a timely and appropriate manner, and that the broad range of activities carried out by the Marlborough Roads team are communicated effectively.This is a great opportunity for you to continue a career in managing a transport system that provides key lifelines and linkages across the South Island, in a thriving region such as Marlborough. You will lead a team covering a diverse range of activities - active modes, planning & associated land use development, day-to-day maintenance and management of the transport network along with parking and ancillary works required by Council to maintain their community transport requirements. This a great opportunity to lead a unique collaborative model NZTA/Council collaborative model and demonstrate the value in managing a transport network and delivering value for money outcomes.Ko koe tenei | About youWe want someone who is passionate about road maintenance, asset management and the broader transport outcomes. Someone who can draw on a broad set of skills and be responsive to our customers' needs whilst also taking a practical and pragmatic approach to manage suppliers.To be successful in this role, you will ideally bring:Extensive technical and practical experience in roading networks, asset management, and/or civil engineering or similarStrong relationship management and collaboration skillsExperience at dealing with complex and sensitive issues in a political environmentExperience working across central and local government would be advantageousSolid knowledge and understanding of delivering best value solutions and financial acumenExperience in an emergency reinstatement and preventative maintenance applicationsTech savvy, including a high level of skill in Microsoft based programs e.g. ExcelNZ Driver's Licence (or equivalent) is requiredKo wai matou | About usTransport Services is an end-to-end business group that focuses on our transport system - from policy and 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.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.
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