• Help create a safer and sustainable transport system
• Set the direction for environmental programmes
• Opportunity to influence thinking and make your mark

About us

At the NZ Transport Agency, it all starts with our people. The organisation's performance and success depends on the people who choose to make this a great place to work and make a difference for New Zealand. 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 the future.

The Safety and Environment (S&E) Group exists to radically improve the safety and environmental performance of the New Zealand land transport system. The Strategic Interventions team leads the development of system solutions and interventions to improve outcomes.

The role

As Principal Advisor Environment Strategy, you will provide robust strategic advice and analysis, project leadership and proactive support to the S&E Group Leadership Team.   Working closely with the Lead Advisor Environment you will ensure New Zealand has a clear pathway to create a safe and sustainable transport system.  

This is a brand new role which will give you the opportunity to lead and shape the direction of new environmental interventions.  A key part of this will be influencing climate change mitigation strategies, and setting strategic approaches to reduce the environmental and public health impacts of land transport.

We are looking for a passionate self-starter who has an innovative and strategic mind. This role involves high levels of stakeholder collaboration, so you will enjoy using your exceptional communication skills to articulate your ideas and take others along the journey.

We can offer you variety, a collaborative and collegial environment where people matter and the opportunity to join a close knit, passionate and high performing team.

What you will bring

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Extensive experience providing strategic advice in highly ambiguous and complex environments
• Proven experience of applying strategy and delivering results
• High degree of political savvy, able to manoeuver through complex situations
• Proven communication skills  and the ability to engage with stakeholders effectively
• A tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline (such as sustainability, environmental/natural resource management, public health) is essential

Applications close: Sunday 2 September 2018

For a copy of the position description and to apply: https://careers.nzta.govt.nz/jobs/NZTA-1349277

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.