Senior Asset Manager – Transport Infra & Renewal

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A transport agency in New Zealand seeks a Senior Asset Manager to develop and oversee maintenance and renewal programmes for state highways. The role involves driving evidence-based decisions and optimizing asset management strategies. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, extensive experience in asset management, and strong analytical skills. The position offers a competitive salary range of $109,000–$145,000 based on skills and experience, along with benefits including flexible working arrangements and 5 weeks annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible working arrangements

5 weeks annual leave

Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in asset management for transport or complex infrastructure.
• Proven ability to develop and manage forward works and long-term asset plans.
• Budget management and financial forecasting expertise.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee operational asset maintenance and renewal programmes.
• Drive evidence-based decisions and optimise forward works programmes.
• Play a key role in emergency response and investment planning.

Skills

Asset management for transport

Pavement engineering

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Tertiary qualification in civil engineering

Job description

A transport agency in New Zealand seeks a Senior Asset Manager to develop and oversee maintenance and renewal programmes for state highways. The role involves driving evidence-based decisions and optimizing asset management strategies. Candidates should have relevant qualifications, extensive experience in asset management, and strong analytical skills. The position offers a competitive salary range of $109,000–$145,000 based on skills and experience, along with benefits including flexible working arrangements and 5 weeks annual leave.