Principal Advisor - Portfolio Definition at New Zealand Transport Agency, AucklandThe opportunity | 'Te Whiwhinga mahiAs a Principal Advisor Portfolio Definition in our Te Toki | Transport Services Portfolio and Programme office your role will be to translate strategic direction and long-term plans into a tangible pipeline of investments in the state highway system. You will also help ensure that new and existing activities are balanced and sequenced into a clear transparent and effective portfolio delivery plan. It is an opportunity to use your deep understanding of effective portfolio, programme and project delivery strategies, practices, and tools, and provide thought leadership on approaches to portfolio planning.About you | Ko koe tenei :To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate:Significant experience leading the development of portfolios or programmes in a large and complex organisation, preferably with an infrastructure focusStrong ability to deal with ambiguity and uncertainty and be able to work in a context of emergency business priorities and processesExcellent relationship management skills, including political nous and ability to influence senior leadersAdvanced portfolio planning skills including risk-based adjustments to schedules and costsIn-depth knowledge of the transport/infrastructure sector and NZTA's project development and delivery processes (including business cases)Demonstrated strategic and analytical thinking and interpretation skillsStrong financial and commercial acumenThe ability to effectively bring together multiple perspectivesStrong written and oral communication skillsTo 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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