Senior Network Manager - (Road Network State Highways)

Job description
Lead the stewardship of the State Highway network
Help build enduring relationships with our communities, and a future focused transport system
Permanent opportunity, based in Gisborne

Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity

We have an opportunity for a Senior Network Manager to join the team responsible for the Gisborne/Tairāwhiti network.

In this role, you will help lead the stewardship of the State Highway network and ensure the maintenance of all the assets and facilities across the highway system are managed effectively, the access and use of the highway network is maintained and that pavement designs / methodologies are approved.

As a key member of our Network Management team, you will provide technical advice and support when required, work closely with Maintenance Contract Managers, and be responsible for the delivery of our regional maintenance and operations programme.

Key to success in this role will be your strong relationship management and collaboration skills, coupled with robust customer and stakeholder management engagement experience.

View the Position Description here.

Ko koe tēnei About you:

You will draw on your broad set of skills and experience, be responsive to our customers' needs while taking a practical and pragmatic approach to manage suppliers. Sound organisational, asset management and negotiation skills accompanied with good decision making will be important for success.

Ideally You Will Have

Strong relationship management and collaboration skills
Technical and practical experience in Road Asset Management or similar
Experience at dealing with complex and sensitive issues in a political environment
Experience working across central and local government would be advantageous
Solid knowledge and understanding of delivering best value solutions within a constrained budget
Experience in emergency response, Lifelines or resilience activities
Strong customer and stakeholder management skills
A Bachelor of Engineering or a relevant tertiary/trade qualification
NZ Driver's Licence (or equivalent) is required

In return we can offer a professional and committed team, an excellent working environment that provides flexible employment practices and 5 weeks annual leave.

Ko wai mātou About us:

At NZTA, 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. NZTA 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.

The Transport Services Group plan, design, build, operate and maintain an integrated transport system. This group plays a key role in delivering to priority of improving and maintaining the land transport system in line with our key priorities as an agency.

In addition to the exciting projects and initiatives we undertake, we also prioritise employee well-being and work-life balance. We offer competitive  benefits and also have the NZTA Life, Income Protection and Critical illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees and strive to create a positive work culture that nurtures personal and professional growth.

Rā Katinga Applications close:

2 February 2026

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.