Senior Relationship and Investment Advisor

• Advise and influence decision making that shapes how our future communities live and move about
• Strategic relationship position working closely with local government
• Roles available Hawkes Bay, Waikato, Taranaki or Manawatu

About us | Ko wai mātou

At Waka Kotahi, the NZ Transport Agency, it all starts with our people. The organisation's performance and success depend on the people who choose to make this a great place to work and make a difference for Aotearoa. The Transport Agency has a strong future focus, understanding that new technologies and changing customer expectations mean the transport system we know today will not be the one we deliver in ten years' time.

The Transport Services business group's aim is to provide, improve and maintain the land transport system to effectively enable transport services. Our focus is to design and deliver an integrated transport system for all New Zealanders.

 The opportunity | Te Whiwhinga mahi

Take advantage of a great opportunity to own and support the transport investment assurance process, and to lead and drive good business practices.   

This is a truly rewarding and diverse role where you will build strong relationships within the North Island local government partnerships, supporting and providing investment advice on strategic programmes of work that will positively impact how our communities live and move around. 

The Senior Advisor role sits within our Transport Services team and works closely with our external partners to work through the business case process, providing advice and then presenting the funding papers to senior decision makers at the Agency.

An important part of this role will be to provide clear and consistent advice at various stages of the project approval process from business case funding through to implementation.  Your exceptional communication skills will be the key to your success, as you provide assurance that investments are value for money and meeting the Agency's strategic objectives.

About you | Ko koe tēnei

You'll have exceptional relationship building skills and be a trusted advisor. You are able to clearly articulate how investments provide value for money for local communities as well as aligning to Waka Kotahi's strategic objectives.

We are looking for confident self-starters, who will thrive working collaboratively with diverse and varied stakeholders to achieve positive transport outcomes for all. 

In addition, you'll be able to demonstrate: 

• Sound understanding and experience in financial investment and business case processes.  
• Experience in the evaluation of sector activities in government organisations to achieve value for money and national outcomes. 
• Knowledge of local authority planning for transportation and investment decision making processes. 
• Ability to work strategically within a national context. 
• Strong analytical and interpretation skills. 
• Experience establishing and nurturing stakeholder relationships. 

With a new National Land Transport Plan (NLTP), recently approved, it's a fantastic time to join Waka Kotahi to support and lead key transportation projects across the North Island!  

Applications close | Rā Katinga 31 January 2022

For a copy of the position description: www.nzta.govt.nz/careers

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.

NZ Transport Agency is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). At the Agency 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.

Waka Kotahi requires that new employees are fully vaccinated (except for those who we accept have a genuine medical reason preventing vaccination).