Job Description

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity 

This is a significant opportunity to lead business performance across NZTA’s national land transport capital programme. Reporting to the Group General Manager Infrastructure Development and Delivery (IDD), you will help ensure investment decisions, delivery priorities and programme performance are informed by clear insight, sound planning and robust assurance.

You will lead a sizeable team that brings together business planning, performance reporting, portfolio insight, advanced analytics and internal assurance. The focus is on improving visibility of delivery performance, risks and opportunities, and supporting stronger forecasting, prioritisation and governance across the capital programme.

As a member of the IDD Group Leadership Team, you will provide system-level advice, help shape a clear infrastructure pipeline, and drive improvements that support delivery excellence and value for New Zealand.

Ko koe tēnei | About you 

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Senior leadership experience in a large, complex organisation (or equivalent senior consulting experience), with the ability to turn strategy into clear priorities, plans and outcomes.

• Strong strategic, analytical and conceptual thinking, with experience using performance monitoring and reporting to support accountability and improvement.

• Confidence operating in complex governance and policy environments and aligning delivery with government expectations and outcomes.

• A track record leading change and continuous improvement that lifts performance and builds organisational capability.

• Proven ability to lead, influence and build credibility with a wide range of stakeholders, maintaining strong relationships and trust.

You'll demonstrate a willingness to understand and engage with Te Ao Māori, support NZTA's commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and contribute to an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives strengthen decision-making.

Ko wai mātou | About us

At NZTA, it all starts with our people. We are working together to create transport networks that deliver for people, places and New Zealand. Our Infrastructure Development and Delivery group leads the development and delivery of the national land transport capital programme, helping ensure transport investments are well defined, de-risked and delivered to achieve lasting benefits.

You'll join a collaborative and high-performing team focused on lifting delivery excellence, strengthening commercial capability, and shaping better outcomes for the communities we serve.

We also offer:

• Flexible working arrangements

• A commitment to professional development and growth

• An inclusive and supportive team culture

• The opportunity to work on nationally significant infrastructure programmes

• Competitive salary and benefits package

Me pēhea te tuku tono – How to apply:

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Rā Katinga | Applications close:

5 August 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.