Lead quality assurance standards for pavement maintenance and operations Drive quality standards in Pavement construction Positions Available: 3x permanent positions - based in Waikato / Bay of Plenty, Auckland / Northland, and Otago / Southland
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
As the Principal Pavements and Road Maintenance Advisor, this is your opportunity to take a lead role in delivering quality pavement construction and pavement surfacing. Working closely with the Maintenance and Operations Group, you will monitor the quality of construction activities in the field and ensure these activities are linked to quality assurance documentation and requirements, achieving good quality outcomes on site. This is a great role for someone focused on raising the bar and building capability across the industry.
The role is regional in focus and involves strong relationship skills to ensure willing compliance with industry standards. Given the nature of the role, you will be on the road frequently, evaluating critical phases of construction to ensure critical construction standards meet compliance while identifying and reporting on any deviation from the design.
Your focus will be to reduce the impact of poor quality of works for New Zealand through every interaction and the way you work with others to lift team capability and improve reporting and records management.
Ko koe tenei | About you
You are passionate about best practice pavement construction, and you know the impact it has, not only on vehicles using our roads, but also the lives of people in those vehicles. You have worked in pavement design and construction, and you have a strong understanding of maintenance and operations with ideas on how to improve existing construction standards and practices. You enjoy getting out there and imparting the knowledge you have built, and the idea of building capability is particularly interesting to you.
You have strong relationship management skills and experience in the industry, along with an eye for quality and an ability to produce quality outcomes.
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Significant field experience in delivering pavement and surfacing works Competent and demonstrated understanding in the application of ISO systems and the ability to audit against these standards Ability to cross-examine contractors' systems to incentivise and improve performance Civil Engineering Qualification - Diploma or equivalent A current and valid New Zealand Driver's License (or equivalent)
You 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 us
The Maintenance and Operations team keeps the transport system operational, safe and optimised to meet the needs of all New Zealanders. Along with benefits including five weeks annual leave, we also have the NZTA Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees.
Ra Katinga | Applications close: 21 October 2024
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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. We may begin shortlisting as applications are received, so we encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.
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