Planning & Development | Infrastructure Development & Delivery

Permanent, Full time

Wellingtonpreferred

An exciting opportunity has become available to join the Planning & Development team as our Programme LeadforTolling.
This is a highly visible role that sits at the centre of NZTA’s tolling programme, bringing together policy, planning, programme delivery, technicaladviceand stakeholder engagement to support the successful implementation of tolling initiatives across New Zealand.
Working across a broad range of teams and disciplines,you’llprovide leadership and coordination across tolling activities, helping ensure work is aligned, risks are managed, and decision-makers have the information they need to supporttimelyand well-informedoutcomes.
Whatyou’llbe doing In this roleyou’ll:
Lead programme management across NZTA’s tolling work programme, providing oversight of priorities, dependencies,risksand delivery.

Develop and implement tolling proposals and scheme amendments, including preparing robust advice and decision papers for governance,Ministersand Cabinet.

Coordinate input from technical specialists and business groups across NZTA to support evidence-based decision making.

Build strong relationships internally and externally to support successful delivery and stakeholder alignment.

Support continuous improvement of tolling frameworks, systems,processesand ways of working.

Work closely with the Time of Use Charging programme to help ensure an integrated approach across related initiatives.

Whatyou’llbring We’relooking for someone who can confidently navigate complex and often fast-moving environments, bringing people together to achieve outcomes.
You’lllikely bring:
Significant experienceleading complex programmes, policy,implementationor advisory work.





Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to work across organisational boundaries and bring together diverseperspectives.

Experienceprovidingstrategic advice to senior leaders, governancegroupsor Ministers.

Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to prepare high-quality briefings,reportsand decision papers.

Strong judgement, politicalawarenessand the ability to balance competing priorities andrisks.

Experience in transport, infrastructure, regulation,policyor a related environment would beadvantageous.

Whyjoin Planning & Development? Planning & Development plays a critical role in shaping transport investments from concept through to investment readiness, helping ensure projects are well defined, evidence based and positioned for successful delivery. The team works across some of NZTA’s most complex and strategically important initiatives and partners widely across the organisation to deliver better outcomes for Current Zealand.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to nationally significant programmes, work alongside experienced professionals, and help shape the future direction of tolling and road pricing within New Zealand.
Rā Katinga | Applications close: 10 September 2026
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.

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