Lead Advisor - Commercial Delivery at New Zealand Transport Agency, Wellington Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunityOur Lead Advisor Commercial Delivery is a greenfield opportunity where you will provide policy, planning and operational support to the National Manager Commercial Delivery to facilitate the achievement of organisational and management objectives.This is an integral role which will ensure the effective delivery of outcomes and programmes, collaborating across Transport Services and Waka Kotahi to embed and drive effective commercial capability.You will have the opportunity to utilise your thought leadership and practical expertise to provide guidance and strategic advice across Waka Kotahi to further propel and install financial acumen and commercial management best practice. For more information please refer to the position descriptionKo koe tenei | About youTo be successful in this role, you will bring:Extensive commercial/contractual experience within the industry and sector relevant to the programme assignedGood knowledge of procurement systems and supply chain processes to deliver infrastructure effectively and efficientlyStrong analytical thinking skills with proven experience in providing sound adviceA strategic thinker who can effectively communicate and support putting strategy into actionHighly effective planning and organisational skills, including superb prioritisation and the ability to operate at pace when requiredPolitically savvy, with a passion for working collectively to enable change formed by working in a government agencyAbility to build and maintain positive relationships across Waka Kotahi, all levels of government, key partners and the private sectorA genuine interest to build on, or develop an understanding of Te Ao Maori and promote tikanga and Te Reo MaoriThis is an exceptional opportunity to help enable positive change and uplift commercial capability across Transport Services and Waka Kotahi ensuring effective Project and Programme delivery across the motu!Ko wai matou | About usTransport 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 build a world class transport network that delivers maximum value to New Zealand.We drive excellence in our construction programmes, building efficiently and leveraging innovative ways of working to optimize deliveryWe oversee the build workforce to keep them safe while they workWe manage relationships with our contractors, suppliers and local partners to effectively meet construction budgets, timeframes and ensure deliveryWe work regionally and across the sector to manage the impact of what we deliver to the communityTo be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.NZTA| 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.Note: You may be redirected to the employer's careers website.#J-18808-Ljbffr
