- Company: New Zealand (nationwide) Government
- Location: New Zealand (nationwide) (nationwide)
- Salary: Pay not listed
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The New Zealand (nationwide) Government is the central executive through which political authority is exercised in Aotearoa New Zealand (nationwide). In the parliamentary model, “Government” mainly means the ministry that directs the executive under responsible government: the Crown reigns, while ministers govern with the support of the House of Representatives. Work is delivered across public agencies under that framework (domain govt.nz).
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About This Position
We are seeking a Senior Advisor - Maintenance and Operations to join our team at NZ Transport Agency | Waka Kotahi. In this role, you will play a crucial part in shaping how transport funding is invested, advising on decisions that impact communities, and applying your technical expertise to real system outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Shape the investment of transport funding
- Advise on critical decisions impacting communities
- Apply technical expertise to enhance system performance
Skills & Qualifications
To excel in this role, you should possess:
- A proven track record in maintenance and operations within the transport sector
- Strong analytical skills with an ability to provide strategic advice
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration across teams
- Demonstrated experience in project management and stakeholder engagement
- A deep understanding of the transport industry, including regulatory frameworks and best practices
Why Join New Zealand (nationwide) (nationwide) Government
At NZ Transport Agency | Waka Kotahi, our purpose is Moving. Together. We are committed to building a land transport system that connects people, products, and places for a thriving Aotearoa. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects that impact communities and drive positive change.
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Build the skills for this role
Build depth in asset/facilities operations, risk and compliance, and public-sector programme advice. Strengthen stakeholder writing (briefings, business cases), data for maintenance KPIs, and cross-agency coordination. No specific certifications were supplied for this listing; follow agency and industry guidance rather than assuming paid cert paths.
- Prepare a concise example of advising on a maintenance backlog, outage, or safety-critical fix under cost and time pressure.
- Explain how you balance operational urgency with policy, procurement, and health-and-safety rules in government.
- Show how you turn messy field data into options and a clear recommendation for senior leaders.
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Strong fit if you can advise senior leaders on maintenance and operations in a complex public system, write for non-technical decision-makers, and work across agencies and contractors without inventing process. Location is New Zealand (nationwide)–based (not remote in this listing); comfort with public-service culture matters more than private-sector sales narratives.
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- Role Senior Advisor – Maintenance & Operations
- Employer New Zealand (nationwide) Government
- Location New Zealand (nationwide) (nationwide)
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted August 15, 2026
- Apply by September 14, 2026
- Country New Zealand (nationwide)
- Overview Full job description on this page (227 words)
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