Senior Engineer | Wellington

Job Description

Senior Engineer

• Be part of creating innovative solutions to improve the safety and environment of NZ roads
• Your technical insight and input will make a difference
• Use your eye for detail and excellent stakeholder management skills

At the NZ Transport Agency, we're transforming our organisation because the world is changing and we are working to better meet the needs of New Zealand. Technology is making rapid changes to the way people connect and the transport choices we have, and customers and business want faster, easier and more personalised transport services. We're transforming so we can make the most of the future opportunities for New Zealand - join us.

The purpose of the Safety and Environment group is to radically improve the safety and environmental performance of the New Zealand land transport system. It does this by leading the development of system solutions and interventions that will deliver the step changes needed, and ensuring solutions and interventions are delivered internally and externally.

The purpose of the Senior Engineer position is to provide technical and policy advice to regulate the safety and environmental performance of New Zealand's land transport system. For this position, this specifically relates to the technical leadership, management and implementation of the Land Transport Rule: Setting of Speed Limits (2017), the Land Transport Rule: Traffic Control Devices (2004), and the Traffic Control Devices Manual and trials programme.

This role is a rare opportunity to be involved in innovative initiatives, helping to make our roads safer. Some projects this role has worked on include Rural Intersection Active Warning System (RIAWS) to improve safety at high risk rural intersections; new signs, signals and road markings to promote cycling; new signs and markings to enable electric vehicles to use special vehicle lanes and the evaluation of traffic sign recognition systems for autonomous vehicles. The person currently in the role is due to retire mid-year, so this is a unique opportunity to learn the ins and outs of the role and gain some specialised skills and knowledge before they leave.

You will use your ability to understand and interpret legislation, standards, guidelines and policies along with your stakeholder management skills to provide advice and guidance around traffic control devices and speed management, both internally and externally. You will have the opportunity to provide technical insight and input into policy development and lead and facilitate consultation processes to ensure national consistency. You'll also be a key source of technical leadership around traffic control devices and speed management and will represent the Transport Agency on cross sector steering groups and committees.

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• The ability to understand and interpret legislation, standards, guidelines and policies
• Excellent attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
• A background and experience in road safety, traffic engineering, traffic signal management, transport or a similar area is highly desirable. This could be within a local authority or regulatory environment
• Previous experience in a technical or policy focused role
• Experience implementing safety systems and policies in a high risk industry is desirable
• A knowledge and understanding of the New Zealand transport and roading system
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A tertiary qualification in Engineering or other relevant technical discipline is desirable, or comparable and relevant experience

Applications close: 8^th February 2018

To apply for this position and view the position description: www.nzta.govt.nz/careers

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.