Job Description

• Develop and govern our ITAM function, leveraging ITAM best practice
• Lead forward planning and investment prioritisation for tech hardware assets
• Location either in Auckland or Wellington

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity  

The Digital Asset Specialist is responsible for developing and governing the technology-wide IT Asset Management (ITAM) function and ensuring this aligns with the Agency’s Enterprise Asset Management.

This role ensures that Technology hardware assets are managed in a way that maximises value, reduces risk, and supports the Agency’s strategic goals. Leveraging ITAM best practices, the Digital Asset Specialist designs and implements policies and frameworks, that enable proactive, data-driven asset lifecycle management.

You will find out more about the role here

Salary will be appointed between $109,408 - $121,564 of band unless otherwise agreed, commensurate to skills and experience.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

The value you will bring:

• Proven experience in developing and managing ITAM strategies, frameworks, and policies, ideally aligned with ITIL 4
• Strong understanding of ITIL 4 principles and their application in asset lifecycle management.
• Significant experience in hardware/telecommunications and asset management across complex, large enterprise Digital environments.
• Deep knowledge of hardware asset lifecycle processes including acquisition, deployment, maintenance, and disposal. Experience integrating ITAM with IT Service Management tools and Configuration Management Databases
• Proficiency in using data analytics tools to generate insights, forecast demand, and support strategic decisions
• Understanding of IT security standards and sustainability practices related to asset management
• Experience in hardware asset operational vendor management
• Knowledge and experience in the administration of hardware asset services
• Familiarity with tools such as ServiceNow, Snow Software, or other ITAM platforms.

Qualifications

• Technology qualification or equivalent experience
• A qualification or working knowledge of IT Service Management (e.g., ITIL)

You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. 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 service.

Mō mātou |About Us

Te Aukaha | Digital strengthens Waka Kotahi through supporting our people and delivering future-focussed solutions. We enable digital change, provide quality data, information and security services, and create flexible and collaborative workspaces.

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

This role sits in our Technology Operations Team and you will benefit from working with other technical experts as part of a highly collaborative team. We offer a comprehensive rewards package as below

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working arrangements, including [remote/hybrid options - role dependant].
• Along with our other  benefits we also have 5 weeks annual leave and an Income Protection and Critical illness Insurance scheme available for all permanent employees.

Ready to take the next step in your career? We’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join our join our Digital Operations team.

Rā Katinga | Applications close:

19 April 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.