New Zealand Transport Agency – Wellington Central, North Island Showcase your transport planning and business case expertise on some of New Zealand's most important transport projects. Apply system level thinking, with a focus on agile problem solving, critical thinking and leading the way as a smart client for our organisation. Can be based in any NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi office with priority applied to Wellington, Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions. The opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi We have a Senior Transport Planner opportunity available in our Transport Planning Team. The team is geographically spread across NZ, and we collaborate and operate as a national practice-based team. This means you could work on projects throughout Aotearoa no matter your office location. This role is more than Transport Planning expertise, you will be responsible for the Transport Outcomes of a project from inception to pre implementation, managing risk and operating efficiently and effectively throughout. You will operate as a smart client delivering options that are right sized and appropriate and drive your projects to meet delivery expectations. Ideally you will be a confident self-starter, who thrives working collaboratively with diverse and varied stakeholders. We look for people with natural curiosity, solution focus, and a growth mindset. You'll also bring: Proven experience as a transport planning that delivers in a business case context, including option development, appraisal and evaluation, stakeholder engagement and project approvals. Design experience and sound project leadership skills, including a high delivery focus and excellent attention to detail. Experience managing professional services contracts to quality, time and budget constraints, reviewing outputs in association with subject matter experts. Ability to connect people and navigate legislative process and political drivers to deliver great outcomes for both our business and customers. Sufficient knowledge, to work independently or with support to provide planning and design advice across the organisation and externally. A working knowledge of business case principles to ensure proposals are evidence based, aligned, and represent a compelling case for investment. A growth mindset and willingness to both mentor and share your knowledge with others in the team and receive mentoring from Principal level Transport Planners as you work towards being a System design Lead capable of leading complex projects. To view the position description, click here. We have an exciting array of projects in the pipeline in our transport planning team including the 15 Roads of National Significance (RONs) projects identified in the GPS. Our projects incorporate a range of solutions including infrastructure, digital and Intelligent Transport Systems, network optimisation and road pricing. It's an exciting time to join NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi and help create positive transport outcomes for Aotearoa New Zealand. 8 October 2024 For further information, email: ****** 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. Be careful - Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad . Sign in to start saving jobs in your profile. Don't have a Jora account? Register with: Do you want to receive recommendations for similar jobs? #J-18808-Ljbffr