Principal Safety Engineer

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Principal Safety Engineer

Apply locations Auckland time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id JR-0000007285 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. We bring transport ambitions to life by designing it right, from the start . We put people and communications at the centre of our design, with a system view that delivers choice, safety and sustainability in our integrated transport solutions . The team are responsible for the initiation of projects, working together with experts, at the start making sense of requirements to ensure we’re building the right thing, the right way . Using our expertise in road safety and safety in design to improve the safety and performance of the transport system. The opportunity |Te Whiwhinga mahi We are recruiting a Principal Safety Engineer for our Auckland team . In this role you will build the broad road safety picture for the region and develop the Agency response across the network . You will be fundamental in providing technical advice, providing support to Transport Services, Auckland T ransport and the Auckland System Management (Motorway Alliance). Your role will represent the Agency providing technical advice and supporting our System Design and Infrastructure Delivery teams to ensure that traffic and safety policies, procedures and standards are upheld.You will also lead the identification and assessment of safety improvements on the highway. Crucial to your success in this role will be working well with key internal and external stakeholder. The successful applicant will need to be an effective communicator, able to model team behaviours, and work well with others. This contributes to the Agency objective : delivering an integrated, safe, responsive and sustainable State Highway network. As a Principal Safety Engineer, you will also provide mentorship of Senior Safety Engineers and Safety Engineers in a geographically spread team . On top of this, there will be opportunities to represent the regional safety engineering teams on national safety programmes. Join us and work with regional safety engineers, transport planning and asset management teams. What you will bring

• Extensive experience working in a comparable position
• Ability to apply a strategic context to project/policy development
• Demonstrated experience in leading, inspiring and managing the delivery of innovative solutions
• Ability to develop, influence and manage an extensive network of contacts/key stakeholders
• Experience in making complex decisions based on clear supportive analysis
• A high level of clear verbal and written communication
• Strong drive for customer focus
• Relevant tertiary and relevant post graduate qualification
• Accreditation with relevant professional body & contribution to the industry

About us |Ko wai mātou At Waka Kotahi the NZ Transport Agency, it all starts with our people. The organisation's performance and success depend 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 ten years' time. These is a vital role within a team of professionals, giving you the opportunity to showcase your technical knowledge to positively influence and contribute at a national level. Along with our benefits we also have new Waka Kotahi Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees. Flexible working is standard as is five weeks annual leave. More details on the accountabilities and experience for this role can be viewed in the position description , which can be downloaded. To apply please provide a curriculum vitae and a covering letter outlining your interest and advising us what location you would like to be considered for. Rā Katinga | Applications close: 18 January 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. 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. Ko wai mātou | About us At Waka Kotahi 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 Aotearoa. Waka Kotahi 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 ten years time. #J-18808-Ljbffr