New Zealand Job Openings

New Zealand Government

Principal Advisor - Assurance

FULL TIME

November 13, 2024

Support business case proposals and connect strategy to outcomes
Join a supportive team and develop as a transport business case specialist
Permanent position - can be based in Hamilton, Tauranga, Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

As Principal Advisor you will work with the team across the transport sector to shape the development of business case proposals to ensure activities are aligned to the NZTA's strategic direction and to optimise their potential for investment from the National Land Transport Fund. You will collaborate with our internal stakeholders at an early stage and promote the Business Case Approach to support planning and investing for tangible outcomes.

This is a supportive team, and there is ample opportunity to round out your considerable knowledge and experience to become a transport business case expert. You will partner with our people to ensure that through coaching, sharing knowledge and providing advice you will help to elevate our business case capability across the organisation, having a direct impact on transport investment in New Zealand and the unique opportunity to influence the development of great journeys for all New Zealanders.

You will collaborate across the Transport Services group and the wider agency to provide guidance to help steer projects, review outputs and provide feedback. A critical aspect of this role is the ability to draw conclusions and make recommendations to decision makers. This is a great opportunity to grow and develop as you will be exposed to best practice across a wide variety of projects throughout NZTA.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

To thrive in this unique and complex environment you will have a logical, problem-solving approach and enjoy building relationships and having multiple activities on the go. You will be methodical and analytical in your work with strong judgement and decision-making skills.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

Relevant experience working in a business case environment and have an understanding of government's investment drivers
Knowledge and experience using the principles and best practice applied in business cases, ideally within the transport sector
Strong collaboration and relationship management skills, with an ability to influence the direction and work programmes of multi-disciplinary teams.
An ability to see the big picture and connect the dots. You will be able to bring teams together to help design activities that deliver on multiple objectives
A comprehensive track record of advising decision makers in the delivery of complex strategic outcomes
An interest in identifying, designing and implementing process improvements
Understanding of the transport system and land use integration
Demonstrated commitment to learning and a continuous improvement approach

To view the position description please click here.

Ko wai mātou | About us

Transport Services is an end-to-end business group that focuses on our transport system - from policy and planning, through design and delivery, to maintenance and operations. We have some of the most capable and motivated people in the industry providing a transport system that enhances the way New Zealanders live, travel, work and connect.

Along with our other benefits we also have the NZTA Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees.

Rā Katinga | Applications close:
25 November 2024

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.
NZTA| 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.

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