Safety Camera System Integrity Lead

• Make a difference by embedding operational performance measures across the organisation

• Champion integrity across the work of teams and business groups

• Influence leaders to work together to deliver road safety outcomes

Opportunity to build our Quality Management System from the ground up, defining how NZTA manages integrity across New Zealand’s Safety Camera System.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity   

We are seeking an experienced quality and regulatory manager to join our Safety Camera System’s team, in the role of Safety Camera System Integrity Lead to implement and oversee the integrity and performance of the safety camera system at NZTA.

Leveraging your experience in establishing quality management systems you will influence business groups at a senior level to deliver to their accountabilities and champion effective stakeholder collaboration.  You will drive continuous improvement to ensure that NZTA collectively delivers to the safety camera system’s strategic, regulatory and system assurance outcomes.  In addition, your responsibilities will include:

• Manage the development and distribution of operational agreements and performance measures to the Business groups responsible for operational safety camera activities. This includes performance monitoring to assess effectiveness.

• Oversee issue, faults and risks related to the safety camera systems operating environment. This includes providing direction to internal teams to apply effective mitigations and resolutions and regularly updating the Senior Manager, Safety Camera System. •

• Provide high level oversight of NZTA vendor agreements related to the safety camera system, working with the internal teams that hold the primary relationship to ensure adherence to performance measures and contractual obligations.

Your drive, effective working relationships and ability to identify system performance gaps in this role will be critical to the continuing success of operational outcomes.

View the position description here.

We are seeking to appoint at a salary between $186,264 - $248,352 commensurate to skills and experience.

Ko koe tēnei | About you   

We are looking for a systems thinker who has proven experience in leading and establishing quality management systems in complex environments and leading at senior levels; to be successful in this role, you will bring: 

• Proven experience influencing and working collaboratively with operational and senior leaders across a large, complex organisation to deliver strategic outcomes 

• Experience in operationalising strategic activities through management of operational agreements and performance frameworks 

• Experience in the resolution of operational issues, including impact assessment, risk mitigation and operational performance 

• A high level of analytical, critical, and strategic thinking applying a system view to resolve complex issues 

• A sound understanding of regulatory principles (including their application) is preferred.

• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in a matrix environment 

Qualifications:   

• A relevant tertiary qualification, equivalent experience and/or professional certification/accreditation.

Mō mātou |About Us

As the lead regulator for land transport our purpose is to ensure that the system is safe, efficient, effective and operates in the public interest. Safety is a top priority for Waka Kotahi and we, as Te Rōpū Waeture (the Regulatory Services group), aim to improve safety and reduce the risk of harm by being a firm and fair real-world regulator applying principles of good practice grounded in Te Ao Māori - Whakapono (Integrity), Manaakitanga (Caring for people), Whanaungatanga (Relationships) and Kotahitanga (Unity). Being a real-world regulator means we take a systems view that is focused on improving safety outcomes and reducing harm, we work to understand why people behave the way they do and are pragmatic in how we respond, we encourage and educate to support people to comply and enforce compliance when necessary.

This role is part of the Safety Camera System, which is responsible for operating a network of safety cameras that encourages road users to abide by road rules (such as speed limits), and contribute towards a reduction in deaths and serious injuries on New Zealand roads.  The system covers activities across education, engagement and enforcement that are delivered through multiple NZTA business groups working together under the direction of the Senior Manager, Safety Camera System (in Te Ropu Waeture Regulatory Services).

Ka whiwhi koe i te aha | What you will get in return

We care about our people and invest in supporting our staff at NZTA.  If you join us, you can expect:

• A supportive working environment

• Flexible working options

• A competitive salary package, aligned with your skills and experience

• 5 weeks annual leave and other great benefits.

Ready to take the next step in your career? We’d love to hear from you.

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply:  

Apply today by including a cover letter detailing why you are the ideal candidate for this role and attach along with your CV.

Rā Katinga | Applications close:

For further information, email: [email protected]

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.