Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Principal Rail Safety Officer - Rail Infrastructure to join our team and deliver effective regulatory management through monitoring the compliance of rail license holders and rail participants. You are expected to carry out the full range of regulatory functions to ensure Waka Kotahi is effective in delivering its regulatory responsibilities.
You will use your key rail industry knowledge and rail systems expertise along with a civil engineering background to assess the condition of the national rail infrastructure by completing condition reports and assessing asset management plans to make targeted recommendations and remedial actions. You will build stakeholder confidence working closely with our partners and deliver safety education and expertise to the Rail industry and provide a great experience for users of the land transport system.
You will have experience and proven success using best practice methodologies to deliver outcomes and system performance improvements. Key to your success will be your ability to work collaboratively while applying strategic and lateral problem solving, system thinking and the appropriate management controls to drive delivery in a complex, shifting environment. You will have the backing of a high performing, supportive team and will thrive in a fast-paced environment concurrently managing ambitious stakeholder demands and dealing with ambiguity.
This is a national role involving travel across New Zealand to complete on site assessments.
Ko koe tenei | About you
To be successful in this role, you will be able to demonstrate the following knowledge and experience:
Extensive practical experience and knowledge of rail infrastructure, construction, or other transport related civil engineering field
Experience and knowledge of transport industry operations
Experience in assessment (audit) planning, delivery, and reporting
Detailed understanding of regulatory principles and practices
Strong investigative, risk assurance or lead audit experience
Significant regulatory compliance experience
Proven experience in performance or outcome monitoring
Proven success in the building and maintenance of effective relationships
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
A willingness to travel throughout New Zealand
Qualifications:
Tertiary qualification or significant relevant experience in a civil engineering field
Significant experience in a regulatory compliance role
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
As the lead regulator for land transport our purpose is to ensure that the system is safe, efficient, effective and operates in the public interest. Safety is a top priority for Waka Kotahi and we, as Te Ropu Waeture (the Regulatory Services group), aim to improve safety and reduce the risk of harm by being a firm and fair real-world regulator applying principles of good practice grounded in Te Ao Maori - Whakapono (Integrity), Manaakitanga (Caring for people), Whanaungatanga (Relationships) and Kotahitanga (Unity). Being a real-world regulator means we take a system view that is focused on improving safety outcomes and reducing harm, we work to understand why people behave the way they do and are pragmatic in how we respond, we encourage and educate to support people to comply and enforce compliance when necessary.
The Rail Safety Regulator regulates the safety of railways and trains. We ensure the organisations involved in rail activity meet their safety duties and obligations and ensure system level risks are managed using education, engagement and regulatory enforcement.
Ra Katinga | Applications close: 20 November 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.
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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