Network Manager - Roading | State Highways page is loaded Network Manager - Roading | State Highways Apply locations Nelson time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR-0000008189 Nelson Based Travel around and see our scenic Tasman Flexible working including WFH, in the office with your teammates and on-site Use your experience in road asset management to work across a variety of structures and highway projects throughout the north-west of the South Island. Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity As our Network Manager you'll work closely with our three Senior Network Managers, supporting them across a variety of projects. You will collaborate on the maintenance and renewals work, across our bridges of the State Highway network in the north-west of the South Island, ensuring that access to the use of the network is maintained. Our state highway network ranges throughout the Tasman, including SH1, SH6, SH60, and SH65. You will have access to our fleet of electric vehicles, with options to work between home and the office in Nelson. An important part of the role is maintaining relationships with key stakeholders on behalf of NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, as you work alongside the Senior Network Manager to manage the forward planning and budgeting of our maintenance and operations activities with our Maintenance Contract Manager, Councils, consultants, and residents. 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. As a member of the Network Management team, you'll be joining a high performing team of Senior Network Managers across the region who really know their stuff! They've achieved some extraordinary outcomes over the last 5 years. The team collaborate on projects, enjoy sharing their expertise and bouncing ideas off one another. You will find a copy of the Position Description here Ko koe tenei | About you To be successful in this role, you will bring: Technical and practical experience in Road Asset Management Experience working across central or local government Experience delivering best value solutions within a constrained budget Experience in emergency response, Lifelines, resilience activities Strong relationship management and collaboration skills A Bachelor of Engineering or a relevant tertiary/trade qualification, or equivalent experience NZ Driver's Licence (or equivalent) is required Proven experience in a similar role that requires a high level of self-management This role offers real opportunities for you to gain experience develop and progress within NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. Ko wai matou | About us The Transport Services Group plan, design, build, operate and maintain an integrated transport system which reflects our plans and priorities and to provide, improve and maintain the land transport system to effectively enable transport services. Working within the Transport Services business group you will have the opportunity to influence and deliver New Zealand's future transport system. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is the largest infrastructure delivery agent in New Zealand, our work touches the lives of all New Zealanders by planning, designing, delivering, managing and operating an integrated transport system along with our partners. We have some of the most capable and motivated people in the industry providing a transport system that enables New Zealanders to live, travel, work and connect. NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi offer a range of incredible benefits for our employees such as: flexible working, 5 weeks annual leave, insurance benefits, access to the Marram Trust holiday homes. We also offer lots of on the job learning and a real ability to grow you career in a professional and motivated team. Ra Katinga | Applications close: 4 April 2024 For 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. Ko wai matou | About us At Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, 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. Waka Kotahi 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
