Practice Lead - Project Management

Practice Lead - Project Management

Location: Palmerston North Time Type: Full time Posted on: 2 Days Ago Job Requisition ID: JR-0000009186

• Seeking a highly capable leader to lead a high performance project team.
• Be part of establishing a world class transportation network.
• Role is located in Palmerston North or Levin.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity Te Toki | Transport Services is the business group that focuses on our transport system – from design through to maintenance and operations. Sitting within the Te Toki business group, Infrastructure Delivery is responsible for building a world class transport network that delivers maximum value to New Zealand. Together we drive excellence in our construction programming efficiently and leverage innovative ways of working to optimize delivery. We oversee the build workforce to keep them safe while they work; manage relationships with our contractors, suppliers, and local partners to effectively meet construction budgets, timeframes, and ensure delivery; and we work regionally and across the sector to manage the impact of what we deliver to the community. The purpose of this role is to support and contribute to the successful design and delivery of Transport Services projects by developing and maintaining a strong and effective team of high performing professional project management specialists. The Practice Lead Project Management supports the establishment and maintenance of a high-performance Project Management Practice, ensuring a ‘Best practice’ approach to Project Management across Transport Services. This role supports the creation and maintenance of the optimal culture for practice-based teams, provides a strong leadership commitment, and focuses on collaboration, communication, innovation, continuous improvement, and the well-being and development of team members. To be considered for this role, you must be able to demonstrate a depth of leadership capability and experience in a similar environment as you'll be leading a substantial team of Project Managers that require coaching, development, training, and mentoring across the project lifecycle. Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply: Please click ‘Apply for this Job’ to upload your CV and must include a Cover letter. Rā Katinga | Applications close: 2 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. 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 depend 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