• Make a real difference to rail safety
• Full time, 5 weeks annual leave
• Auckland based with national travel

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity We are looking for a Senior Rail Safety Officer to join our team. This is an opportunity for you to play a vital role in rail safety at NZTA Waka Kotahi by monitoring and assessing rail participants, ensuing they meet regulatory and legal requirements. This is a proactive role where you will work closely with your portfolio of rail licence holders to provide compliance support and advice, carry out risk-based assessments (audits) to monitor rail participants as well as exercising statutory powers when required.We are looking for someone who has a strong background in regulation and rail and is passionate about safety. You will enjoy building effective working relationships with colleagues and regulated parties alike and be able to share your expertise to achieve positive safety outcomes. Ko koe tēnei | About you To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Regulatory experience and knowledge in transport or related industry
• Experience in Rail industry
• Proven experience in assessment (audit) planning, delivery and reporting
• Ability to interpret legislation and put it into practice
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to build rapport easily
• Investigative, risk assurance or lead audit experience
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Experience and ability to manage and identify safety risks

This role requires regular travel throughout New Zealand. View the position description here.As part of your application, please include a cover letter outlining why you are the right candidate for the role. Your cover letter can be attached at the same time as your CV. Ko wai mātou | About us As the lead regulator for land transport our purpose is to ensure that the system is safe, efficient, effective and operates in the public interest. Safety is a top priority for NZTA Waka Kotahi and we, as Te Rōpu Waeture (the Regulatory Services group), aim to improve safety and reduce the risk of harm by being a firm and fair real-world regulator applying principles of good practice grounded in Te Ao Maori - Whakapono (Integrity), Manaakitanga (Caring for people), Whanaungatanga (Relationships) and Kotahitanga (Unity). Being a real-world regulator means we take a system view that is focused on improving safety outcomes and reducing harm, we work to understand why people behave the way they do and are pragmatic in how we respond, we encourage and educate to support people to comply and enforce compliance when necessary. The National Rail Safety Regulation team regulates the safety of New Zealand rail industry. We ensure the organisations and personnel involved in rail activity meet their safety duties and obligations and ensures system level risks are managed using education, engagement and regulatory enforcement.

Rā Katinga | Applications close: 23 October 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.