current vacancies

The Ministry plays a lead role in helping to ensure that this country has a transport system that all
New Zealanders can access, use and trust.
Over the next decade the Ministry has a huge work programme to implement in conjunction with the transport agencies. We need to address pressing challenges such as Auckland transport, road and rail safety and climate change.
If you are interested in being part of a dynamic, forward thinking department call us today.

Senior Adviser (Vehicle Safety), Land Transport Environment and Safety

You will enhance vehicle safety standards and compliance through expert policy and legislation advice.
Working hand in hand with legal and economic specialists, you will aim for consistent vehicle standards and regulations that foster greater community understanding and compliance.

You’ll analyse areas of concern and follow them through to legislative solution, communicating openly with the transport agencies public and specialist groups. You will also research and note new trends and improvement opportunities. As an influential negotiator, you will represent the Ministry to key groups and Select Committees. At the same time, you will interpret legislation, provide clear, reasoned and well-supported advice, be receptive to new concepts and create imaginative solutions.

You have relevant (preferably post-graduate) qualifications and sound knowledge of the vehicle industry and legislative process. You are also ideally familiar with public policy development, wider transport sector issues and project and operational staff management.

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How to apply

If this position interests you please forward a copy of your CV, and a covering letter to, People and Development, Ministry of Transport, PO Box 3175, Wellington (email applications@transport.govt.nz). Applications must include a completed Employment Application Form (Word, 78kb) and Self-assessment form (Word, 29kb).

Please quote vacancy number 08/ 37

Applications close 5.00pm, Monday 13 October 2008

Senior Adviser , Land Transport Environment and Safety

You will help to enhance safety standards and compliance for road and rail operators/users through expert policy and legislation advice.

You’ll analyse areas of concern and follow them through to legislative solution, communicating openly with transport agencies, specialist groups and the public. You’ll also research and note new trends and improvement opportunities. As an influential negotiator, you will represent the Ministry to key groups and Select Committees. You’ll interpret legislation, provide clear, reasoned and well-supported advice, be receptive to new concepts and create imaginative solutions.

You will have relevant (preferably post-graduate) qualifications, a sound knowledge of transport safety and the legislative process, and ideally be familiar with public policy development and wider transport sector issues.

Please quote vacancy number 08/ 42

Applications close 5.00pm, Monday 13 October 2008

Senior Adviser, Public Transport Access and Mobility

We are seeking an experienced policy adviser to work in the rapidly developing area of sustainable transport. You will be working on policy relating to public transport, active transport, demand management access and mobility.

Experience in providing policy advice, leading policy development processes and project management is necessary for this role. You will manage and interact with stakeholders to achieve results and develop strong collaborative working relationships with key transport sector agencies.

The successful applicant will be a self-starter who is stimulated by managing a mix of projects, and can positively influence processes and people to make things happen.

Please quote vacancy number 08/40

Applications close 5.00pm, Friday 31 October

Principal Adviser, Public Transport, Access and Mobility

You’ll provide advice, leadership and strategic direction on public transport, walking and cycling, and access and mobility in the Land Transport Investment and Development Group.

You’ll interpret legislation, lead critical projects, research and write incisive reports and represent the Ministry to external agencies and Cabinet Committees.

You will have an understanding of the transport sector, sustainable transport issues and policy development, you’ll foster and sustain valuable contact networks, identify trends and opportunities and track innovative solutions from concept to implementation.

You thrive on consultation and open communication and easily assimilate complex concepts. You’re decisive, persuasive, receptive to diverse viewpoints and effective at getting the most from people and processes. You’ll also enjoy coaching colleagues and devising performance improvements.

Please quote vacancy number 08/43

Applications close 5.00pm, Friday 31 October

Adviser, Land Transport Safety Management

As an adviser, you will play a key part in contributing to land transport safety across the transport sector.

You will provide policy advice on how to reduce injuries and death on road/rail. This will involve working with our road safety partners to identify trends, opportunities and develop road safety initiatives. Experience in policy advice, policy development and project management is necessary for this role.

The successful applicant will be a self-starter preferably with a tertiary qualification.

A sound knowledge of safety issues and the transport sector would assist.

Please quote vacancy number 08/41

Applications close Wednesday 15 October 2008

IT Business Analyst - Project Manager

If you enjoy problem solving, have a good understanding of IT systems, enjoy working on a wide variety of tasks and want to work with great people – then we want to talk to you.

In this newly created position, the IT Business Analyst will play an important role in providing the Ministry with high quality support in regard to IT initiatives.

A key aspect of this role will be managing the definition, progress, quality and delivery of MOSS based projects in partnership with our outsource providers, Provoke. You will be working with Ministry staff at all levels as well as liaising with external consultants and other project managers.

The ability to translate business needs into technology solutions is critical to this role. Therefore, an analytical approach and a sound knowledge of current technology is essential.

You will manage a demanding workload; have a disciplined and systematic approach to your work, excellent communication skills and a high level of initiative and motivation.

Please quote vacancy number 08/44

Vacancy closes Wednesday 15 October 2008