New Zealand Transport Agency – Blenheim, South Island
Kaitiaki of the Marlborough region's transport network
Be a leader for a team focussed on delivering transport solutions in maintenance and operations
Exciting and diverse role to lead a dynamic team based in Blenheim
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
As 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.
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 is a unique collaborative model NZTA/Council that demonstrates the value in managing a transport network and delivering value for money outcomes.
Ko koe tenei | About you
We 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 similar
Strong relationship management and collaboration skills
Experience at dealing with complex and sensitive issues in a political environment
Risk management experience
Experience working across central and local government would be advantageous
Solid knowledge and understanding of delivering best value solutions and financial acumen
Experience in emergency reinstatement and preventative maintenance applications
Tech savvy, including a high level of skill in Microsoft based programs e.g. Excel
NZ Driver's Licence (or equivalent) is required
Ra Katinga | Applications close: 4 December 2024
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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.
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