Senior Programme and Project Risk Specialist Auckland Transport is leading the development of transport infrastructure and solutions that enable healthy and accessible communities. Regardless of your choice to walk, cycle, drive, take the ferry or train, we are passionate about working together to deliver safe, efficient, innovative and sustainable options whilst providing a transport system that will create a vibrant and connected Auckland. We are on a journey and working to shape our organisation through an ambitious transformation programme providing for more climate-resilient, effective, and efficient AT. Transitioning Auckland's transport network on such a mammoth scale is no mean feat and we need a talented team to ensure we are up to this task. Currently we are seeking a Senior Programme and Project Risk Specialist. This role is a senior technical expert who is responsible for providing subject matter expertise, leadership and guidance on all aspects of risk management across the infrastructure programmes and projects, ensuring sound and risk-based decisions are made by AT capital delivery team. The role will also ensure consistent and structured risk practices are embedded in portfolio, programme and project management, change management processes, systems, reporting and escalations. Responsibilities: Work with the Capital Delivery Risk Business Partner and codesign and implement best-practice risk management process, plans and tools across capital delivery. Oversee and advise across the capital delivery groups to ensure high quality project-specific risk management plans for all new programmes of work are in place and ensure all sponsors, stakeholders and interested parties understand how risks are being actively managed. Provide guidance and support to the programme and project managers and attend risk assessment workshops and meetings, specific to individual programme or project needs, and provide expert judgment on the variety of risks and issues across the wide range of the infrastructure projects and programmes. Support the Capital Delivery Risk Business Partner in providing risk analysis, financial modelling, management and reporting and in the ongoing improvement of risk tools, processes and reporting across project and programme delivery. Work closely with the Reporting and Project Support team on the various capital reporting by advising and influencing the direction of delivery of strategic programmes, through excellent risk reporting and management both in terms of team activities and financial outcome modelling. Provide high quality and easily understood reporting to ELT on risk management practice and recommended outcomes for major programmes. Minimum Requirements: Applied Hons Degree or equivalent in Business Management, Commerce, Finance, Project or Programme Management or relevant experience in projects and risk management. Extensive specialist experience in managing risks with minimum 12 years postgraduate practical experience in a complex programme or project environment. Proven capability to apply effective risk management practices. Good level of understanding of infrastructure project/programme delivery. Excellent facilitation skills with the ability to translate complex information and uncomplicate risk. At AT, we embrace inclusion and fully support building a diverse workplace where people come first and we feel safe, respected, valued and supported, inclusive of our differences. Our values are more than just words - they are integral to everything we do. Manaakitanga - We care, Tiakitanga - Safe with us, Whanaungatanga - We connect, Auahatanga - Better, bolder, together. In addition, we also offer: Investment in your professional development and training Opportunity for greater leadership and accountability Modern CBD (Wynyard Quarter) waterfront-based office Paid parental and partner leave Study assistance Health and Wellbeing benefits Professional memberships AT recognises that you might be perfect for this role even if you don't have all the requirements above. We also offer flexible working arrangements and are happy to discuss this further. Please apply providing your updated CV along with a cover letter summarising how you meet the requirements of the role. Please contact Lynn Miller on for any further information or questions. #J-18808-Ljbffr
