Safety Camera System Integrity Lead

• Opportunity to influence leaders across the organisation to work together to deliver road safety and regulatory outcomes

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

• Champion integrity across the work of teams and business groups

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity  

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 Te Rōpū Waeture - the Regulatory Services groups aim is to improve safety and reduce the risk of harm by being a firm and fair real-world regulator.

The Safety Camera System Integrity Lead 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 delivery of the end-to-end Safety Camera System is spread across multiple leaders and business groups in NZTA, and effective oversight is required to ensure the staff and leaders working on Safety Camera System activities work effectively together to deliver the system’s strategic objectives.

The role is critical to ensuring activities across the end-to-end safety camera system operate with integrity and deliver to agreed performance measures. Through overseeing integrity and performance, you will leverage your stakeholder management and influencing experience to ensure senior leaders and their teams work together to collectively achieve road safety, regulatory and system assurance outcomes. In addition, you will bring your critical thinking to develop operational frameworks and measures that support teams delivering to their accountabilities within the safety camera system.

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Ko koe tēnei | About you  

To be successful in this role, you will bring: 

• Proven experience in a leadership role within a regulatory operational environment 

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

• Excellent relationship and stakeholder management skills at a senior level with proven ability to influence and build credibility with key stakeholders groups 

• 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 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills that have been used to successfully translate complex information 

• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively in a matrix environment 

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

• Knowledge of road safety, safety cameras and automated compliance and enforcement would be desirable

Qualifications:   

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

You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector. 

Ko wai mātou | About us  

At Waka Kotahi, the NZ Transport Agency, it all starts with our people. The organisation's performance and success depend on the people who choose to make this a great place to work and make a difference for Aotearoa. The Transport Agency 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. 

Waka Kotahi is the largest infrastructure delivery agent in New Zealand, our work touches the lives of all New Zealanders by planning, designing, delivering, managing and operating an integrated transport system along with our partners. We have some of the most capable and motivated people in the industry working to provide a transport system that enables New Zealanders to live, travel, work and connect.  

Along with our other benefits we also have new Waka Kotahi Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees. 
 

Me pēhea te tuku tono – How to apply:

Please click ‘Apply for this Job’ to upload your CV and cover letter.

Please note: This role will be responsible for making enforcement decisions, and there is an expectation that the successful applicant will have a clear traffic offence history.  Please contact Becky Campbell at [email protected] to arrange a confidential conversation should you wish to discuss further.

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.