Teams at NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Provides strategic and operational support to NZTA’s National Manager Planning & Development. Leads planning, governance, business performance, executive and ministerial communications, sensitive issue responses, correspondence quality, stakeholder collaboration, and strategic initiatives across New Zealand’s transport infrastructure portfolio.

Lead performance reporting and complex analysis for New Zealand’s vehicle regulatory system. Translate operational and regulatory data into dashboards, risk insights, trends, and practical recommendations for senior leaders and frontline teams. Strengthen data quality, reporting standards, governance, assurance, and decision-making while supporting information requests and regulatory planning.

Supports strategic road safety partnerships across government, councils, community organisations, and industry. Responsibilities include managing Regional Road Safety Programme investment, coordinating initiatives, monitoring performance, supporting communications and engagement, identifying risks and opportunities, and strengthening stakeholder relationships. The role contributes to safer road behaviours and improved community outcomes through collaborative programme delivery.