Add expected salary to your profile for insights.Location: Christchurch or DunedinTe Whiwhinga mahi | The OpportunityReporting to the Manager Transport Planning, the purpose of the Practice Lead role is to continue to build and lead a high performing team of transport planning professionals who provide broad, highly skilled, high level quality design and transport planning leadership and capability in the development and implementation of transport system solutions which respond to government priorities and achieve Waka Kotahi transport system goals.We are looking for a Christchurch or Dunedin based passionate people leader who will continue to build a highly engaged team through coaching, mentoring and leadership. Alongside other Practice Leaders you will develop career pathways to grow and retain high quality design and transport capability. You will work as part of the Transport Planning Leadership Team to support the growth of the team as a national centre of excellence for transport planning, including supporting continuous improvement and ongoing capability enhancement.Ko koe tenei | About youDemonstrated people management experience in leading high performing teamsProven experience in growing and developing team membersDemonstrated expertise in transport planning or other relevant disciplinesProven ability to build and maintain highly collaborative internal relationshipsThe ability to work strategically within a national contextThe ability to lead through change and effectively lead your people to implement and embed change programmesThe ability to effectively bring together multiple perspectivesTertiary qualifications in relevant disciplineProfessional qualifications desirableYou will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Maori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Maori.You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.Ko wai matou | About usAt 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 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.In System Design, working in partnership, we bring transport ambitions to life by designing it right, from the start.Me pehea te tuku tono | How to applyQualified 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.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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