Regional Manager System Design (Waikato/BoP)Bay of Plenty, Bay of Plenty, NZNew Zealand GovernmentThis job offer is not available in your country.Key Responsibilities:Build, enhance and maintain Waka Kotahi's presence, performance and reputation in the region.Be a champion for the region telling the regional 'story' through current activities, future ambitions, and bringing the regional view into national transport programmes.Provide governance, leadership and direction to projects in the region.The Opportunity:As the Regional Manager System Design, you will work collaboratively with the other regional manager roles and regionally based teams to ensure the adoption of national best practice/delivery whilst continuing to support regional aspirations and delivery of regional outcomes.Specific Key Accountabilities:Act as sponsor on regional capital projects for the System Design phase and deliver on project objectives and outcomes.Implementing a coordinated regional stakeholder engagement strategy with Treaty partners, councils, communities, local partners and suppliers.Collaborating with the Director Regional Relationships to build and lead an engaged and empowered regional team.Take the lead in developing strong and effective relationships with key regional partners, Treaty partners and stakeholders.Adopt a Waka Kotahi 'one team' thinking and approach across all activities, and drive this through teams.Ensure briefings, enquiries, complaints, and network and maintenance enquiries/complaints are managed to the required levels of service.Maintain oversight and facilitate strategic regional planning conversations and approach for the development of the Regional Land Transport Plan (RLTP).Working with the strategic planners to ensure integrated land use and transport system planning for the region.Ensure the region's local councils are provided with high-quality advice and support for investment proposals.Ensure healthy relationships are maintained between national System Design teams and other internal and external parties (including Iwi, community groups and key council).About You:Experience leading teams at a senior level.Strong ability to build relationships with key senior people and leverage those relationships to build consensus and create strategic alignment.Strong verbal and written communication skills - the ability to tell a compelling story, translating complex topics and issues at the correct level to influence the audience.Exceptional ability to facilitate, influence and persuade, including connecting the right people together to resolve complex issues.Exceptional ability at taking a strategic approach to conceptualising and maintaining complex relationship frameworks, practicing and leveraging those to drive the long-term success of the Transport Agency, New Zealand and the region.Experience and understanding of New Zealand land transport and resource management legislation is desirable, as is project sponsorship.About Us:At the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, 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.We have 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.Why Join Us?This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on New Zealand's transport future. As a Regional Manager at Te Toki Transport Services, you will be at the forefront of system design, creating a legacy for generations to come.Along with our other benefits, we also have new Waka Kotahi Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees. Others include:5 weeks annual leaveAnnual flu vaccinations, health checks and eye testsA well-being initiative supporting activities that make a difference to both physical and mental well-beingService recognition programme.How to Apply:Qualified 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.Applications Close: For further information, email: ******** 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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