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• Lead confidence in the delivery of New Zealand's most significant infrastructure investments • Provide sponsorship, assurance and oversight across multiple major projects and programmes • Permanent, Full - time • Ideally based in Auckland or Waikato Te   Whiwhinga   mahi | The opportunity As our Senior Project Sponsor, you will play a critical role in supporting the successful delivery of some of New Zealand's most significant   and   complex   transport infrastructure investments. Working across major projects and programmes, you will provide sponsorship, governance   oversight   and assurance on behalf of the Investment Owner, helping ensure projects remain aligned with approved scope, cost,   risk   and intended outcomes. You will bring an independent perspective to delivery performance, support   timely   and informed decision-making, and provide confidence to senior leaders and governance forums that investments   remain   on track. This is not a project delivery role. Rather, you will work alongside Project Directors and delivery teams, providing support,   challenge   and guidance to help navigate complexity, manage   risk   and resolve issues before they   impact   outcomes. You will oversee multiple programmes and projects simultaneously, drawing on your infrastructure experience to   identify   emerging risks, test assumptions and provide assurance that delivery   remains   achievable and aligned with investment   objectives . Success in this role will require sound judgement, strong relationship management   skills   and the ability to influence outcomes in complex environments. You will find out more about this role here: Position Description. Ko   koe   tēnei   | About you You are   likely an   accomplished infrastructure   leader   holding positions across major infrastructure, capital investment, transport, utilities,   energy   or complex public-sector programmes   with experience   operating   in environments where governance, delivery confidence and strategic decision-making are critical to success.   You will understand the realities of delivering large, complex projects and can apply that experience from a governance and sponsorship perspective. To be successful, you will bring: • Significant experience   leading or sponsoring complex infrastructure projects and programmes. • Strong governance and assurance capability, with an ability to provide oversight and confidence across multiple delivery environments. • Sound judgement and decision-making skills, particularly in situations involving uncertainty,   risk   and competing priorities. • The ability to interpret complex commercial, delivery and risk information and translate it into clear, practical advice. • Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with the confidence to both support and challenge delivery teams where   required . • Proven experience building credibility and trust with project teams, senior   leaders   and governance stakeholders . Ko   wai   mātou   | About us At NZTA, it all starts with our people. Infrastructure Development & Delivery leads the development and delivery of New Zealand's national land transport capital programme. We are focused on delivering infrastructure that improves connectivity, resilience,   safety   and productivity for communities across Aotearoa. W e are committed to delivery excellence, commercial leadership and providing lasting value through well-planned and well-executed transport investments. Joining us means becoming part of a leadership team responsible for shaping the future of transport infrastructure and helping deliver projects that will   benefit   New Zealand for generations to come. Why join us? This is an opportunity to influence nationally significant investments that will shape how New Zealand's communities, businesses and regions connect for generations to come. You will join a leadership team committed to delivery excellence, responsible stewardship of public investment and strengthening confidence in the successful delivery of major infrastructure outcomes. If you are motivated by strategic influence, complex   decision-making   and the opportunity to help guide some of New Zealand's most important infrastructure investments, we would welcome your application. We also offer: • A nationally significant leadership opportunity • Flexible working arrangements • Career-defining infrastructure programmes • A collaborative and high-performing leadership environment • Competitive   remuneration   and benefits package Me   pēhea   te   tuku   tono | How to apply Please click 'Apply for this Job' to upload your CV and cover letter. Rā Katinga | Applications close: 17 August 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.