Job Description

• Use your technical expertise to optimise Taranaki’s state highway assets
• Turn complex data into practical, evidence-based maintenance solutions
• Collaborate with experts and contractors to keep the region moving safely
• Permanent, full-time position – based in New Plymouth

Taranaki's transport network is critical to supporting regional growth, industry, tourism, and community connectivity. This role offers a rare opportunity to influence asset planning and maintenance decisions across a diverse network that connects urban centres, rural communities, and key freight routes

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

As Asset Manager, you'll provide asset management expertise and technical leadership to support the development and oversight of maintenance and renewal programmes across Taranaki’s state highway corridor. Working closely with contractors, local authorities, technical specialists, and internal stakeholders to ensure the network continues to perform today while planning for tomorrow.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and validating maintenance and renewal programmes.
• Analysing network and pavement condition data.
• Conducting inspections and field validation activities.
• Managing asset data quality and reporting.
• Identifying opportunities to improve network performance and maintenance outcomes.
• Providing technical advice on land use developments and stakeholder matters.

Your work will directly support evidence-based investment and operational decisions that keep the region’s transport network running smoothly.

For more information view the Appointment salary is expected between $92,700 to $112,000 commensurate with skills and experience.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

You are an asset management professional who enjoys combining technical expertise with practical decision-making and stakeholder engagement. Ideally you will have:

• Experience applying asset management principles and systems to transport infrastructure
• Ability to interpret complex technical datasets and develop practical maintenance programmes
• Understanding of pavement engineering and highway surface data
• Experience in field validation, network inspections, and asset condition assessment
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Asset Management, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)

Mō mātou | About Us

At NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, we’re committed to delivering great outcomes for New Zealanders - now and for the future. Our Maintenance and Operations team keeps the transport system safe, reliable, and optimised, ensuring people and freight can move efficiently every day. We value collaboration, courage, and wellbeing in everything we do.

Ka whiwhi koe i te aha | What you will get in return

You’ll join a team that values wellbeing, collaboration, and courage. We offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working arrangements (role dependent)
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Free Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance package for all permanent employees

Along with these benefits, you’ll be part of an organisation that is committed to making a difference for New Zealanders.

Ready to use your asset management skills to keep Taranaki moving?
We’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join a team that’s going places.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply:
Please click apply to upload your CV and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.

Rā Katinga | Applications close:

3 September 2026

For further information, email: careers@nzta.govt.nz

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

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.