NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Principal Asset Engineer

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

full-time

Posted on:

Location Type: Office

Location: Wellington • New Zealand

Visit company website

Explore more

✨ AI Apply
Apply

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead the development of regional works programmes aligned with national strategies.
  • Ensure implementation delivers against the agreed plan.
  • Guide and support teams in asset management best practices.
  • Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to optimise asset performance.
  • Drive continuous improvement in tactical and asset management planning.
  • Provide expert advice in emergency event recovery, ensuring whole-of-life asset value.
  • Work closely with maintenance Alliance teams to ensure work programmes align with Regional Tactical Plans and deliver value for money.
  • Work closely with national asset management planning and information teams to ensure collaborative development of evidence based asset management practices.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in roading asset management and advanced data led decision making.
  • Strong relationship-building and communication skills to influence and guide stakeholders, including maintenance delivery contractors (Experience with Alliances is a plus)
  • Expertise in asset management planning, lifecycle management, and programme delivery.
  • A tertiary qualification in a relevant field or equivalent experience and a valid NZ driver's license.
Benefits
  • 5 weeks annual leave
  • Life insurances package
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
roading asset managementdata led decision makingasset management planninglifecycle managementprogramme delivery
Soft Skills
relationship-buildingcommunication skillsinfluenceguidance
Certifications
tertiary qualificationvalid NZ driver's license