Senior Specialist Standards & Quality

• Developing the standards, assurance, and quality management function in our Transport Services group
• Experience in standards, quality management or assurance within the public sector
• Permanent position – can be based in Wellington, Palmerston North, Auckland, or Christchurch

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity   

This Senior Specialist Standards & Quality role is part of our Standards and Quality team. The team’s purpose is to make sure that Transport Services is a learning business group that is continuously improving and consistently achieving high-quality outcomes.

As a Senior Specialist, you’ll be a subject matter expert in quality management, assurance, continuous improvement, and standards development. You’ll play a key role in guiding and influencing internal practices, developing training materials, and integrating best practices into our programmes. You will be responsible for –

• Leading the implementation and stewardship of quality and standards management functions
• Promote uptake of new practices across the organisation
• Develop and deliver guidance and training materials
• Support integration of best practices into the Standards & Quality programme

You will find out more about the role here.

We are seeking to appoint at a salary between $109,408 - $145,876 commensurate to skills and experience.

Ko koe tēnei | About you   

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Experience in assurance, quality, continuous improvement, standards development, or related fields.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.
• A customer-focused mindset with a commitment to high-quality service.
• Knowledge of infrastructure delivery and transport systems in NZ.
• 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 service.  

Mō mātou |About Us

Transport Services is an end-to-end business group that focuses on our transport system – from policy and planning, through design and delivery, to maintenance and operations. We have some of the most capable and motivated people in the industry providing a transport system that enhances the way New Zealanders live, travel, work and connect.

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

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working arrangements, including [remote/hybrid options - role dependant].
• Along with our other benefits we also have 5 weeks annual leave and an Income Protection and Critical illness Insurance scheme available for all permanent employees. 

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

Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply: 

Please click apply to upload your CV and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.

Rā Katinga | Applications close:

For further information, email: careers@nzta.govt.nz

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.