Practice Lead Safety – System Design

Location: Wellington Auckland or Christchurch preferred
Job Type: Full-Time

Imagine leading a team whose work directly shapes the safety of every journey across Aotearoa. As our Practice Lead Safety youll be at the heart of transforming New Zealands transport systemchampioning innovation driving best practice and making a real difference for communities nationwide.

Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity

Were looking for a Practice Lead Safety (Engineering) to build and lead a high-performing team of transport safety engineering this role youll champion transport safety engineering excellence drive innovation and deliver impactful solutions that support NZTAs vision for a thriving connected Aotearoa.

This is your chance to:

• Build and inspire a high-performing team of transport safety engineering professionals united by a shared purpose.

• Lead a centre of excellence ensuring the delivery of transport safety outcomes on the ground across Aotearoa New Zealand.

• Collaborate with passionate experts and partners bringing bold ideas to life and delivering solutions that matter.

Every day your leadership will help ensure that people get home safely and that our transport system is future-ready sustainable and world-class.

You will find out more about the role here: Position Description.

Ko koe tēnei About you

You are an inspiring and strategic leader passionate about making a tangible difference in transport safety and empowering others to excel. Bringing your collaborative spirit vision and commitment to continuous improvement you will contribute:

• Demonstrated experience building and leading high-performing teams

• Proven ability to develop team members and implement professional development pathways

• Experience leading change and building credibility across diverse stakeholders

• Experience driving delivery across a complex national programme of work

• Strong influencing communication and relationship-building skills.

Ideally you will also bring:

• A tertiary qualification in transport engineering or transport planning or equivalent experience desirable

• Expertise in transport safety engineering

• Strong understanding of the New Zealand land transport system and relevant legislation.

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

Transport Services System Design
We deliver great outcomes now and make the future a better place. As kaitiaki of the transport system we work in partnership to design and deliver integrated land transport network improvements enhance system performance and put people and communities at the centre of our solutions. Our System Design team brings transport ambitions to life by designing it right from the start ensuring choice safety and sustainability.

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

At NZTA Waka Kotahi youll join a passionate values-driven team making a real impact for Aotearoa. We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Flexible working arrangements including remote/hybrid options (role dependent).

• 5 weeks annual leave plus Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance for all permanent employees.

• A culture that values diversity inclusion and continuous learning.

• We are seeking to appoint at a salary between 90-120% of band unless otherwise agreed commensurate to skills and experience.

Ready to take the next step in your career Wed love to hear from you. Apply today and join our team who is 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.