NTRO – National Transport Research Organisation Looking for Leader: New Zealand Operations at Wellington, Wellington Region, New Zealand Full Time

Join the NTRO Team as we land in Wellington NZ. The Australian Road Research Board (ARRB) has evolved into the National Transport Research Organisation (NTRO) for Australia and New Zealand, and is establishing its first New Zealand office in Wellington.

NTRO is developing new knowledge, innovation, standards and specifications in moving people and freight for Australia and New Zealand.

We offer innovative research and practical solutions to integrate planning, operations and research across all modes of transport including roads, rail, ports and airports. Developed by the Australian Road Research Board (ARRB) in response to the shift towards multi-modality in transport policy and operations, NTRO is working to secure resilience for our national transport future.

NTRO is committed to ensuring that new knowledge is used to create world’s best practice across all modes of transport. NTRO pulls together multi-modal transport solutions and helps the sector embrace new technologies and materials, to tackle next generation issues across the sector. Whether it’s road, rail, airports or ports; public, private or active transport; and people or freight, NTRO supports a better mobility future.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the CEO, the Leader of Operations will be responsible for the growth and delivery of our New Zealand business. You will implement processes and controls, and utilise available resources to achieve sustained growth and win and deliver quality work and value for clients across New Zealand.

We are seeking an individual with strong stakeholder management and communication skills to lead and expand our NZ business within the National Transport Research Organisation umbrella.

This exciting leadership position will suit someone with extensive technical knowledge in the Transport Infrastructure sector.

We are looking for an individual who is hands on, can demonstrate experience setting up, mentoring and growing a small team of professionals. Having previously built strong relationships within the transportation sector including government and private clients throughout New Zealand.

If you are seeking to make a difference and want to be part of the delivery of a decarbonised transport future and sustainable mobility outcomes for your community, then the NTRO is the place you can make your contribution.

Be inspired and become part of an incredible journey, to shape our transport future for all Australians and New Zealanders.

In This Position You Will

• Develop, grow and coordinate all NTRO business development activities in NZ
• Lead and manage the NZ based NTRO division to achieve agreed budget and outcomes as agreed
• Support the achievement of the key elements of the NTRO Strategic Plan
• Contribute to the overall management and development of NTRO as part of the Leadership Team
• Provide senior leadership, expert advice and supervision to NZ staff and Australian staff supporting the NZ operation
• Be a major driver of, and contributor to, sales results
• Achieve the financial targets identified for the New Zealand region, and assist with the achievement of targets for NTRO’s businesses more widely

About You:

The Ideal Candidate Will Be An Experienced Technical As Well As a Strategic Leader Who Has Proven Knowledge And Expertise With One Or More Of The Following Fields

• Road, port and airport pavements and hardstands
• Below-rail infrastructure and embankments
• Inspection and capacity analysis of Bridge Structures
• Asset management of all of the above infrastructure
• Sustainability and Resilience across all modes of transport
• Transport Safety across road, rail and inter modal facilities
• Materials Engineering specialists

You will be able to bring to the role a network of recognised leaders and practitioners across the sector in Australia and have links to global best practice. You will have:

• Strong network of contacts in the industry
• Strong business development and marketing experience
• Strong leadership and financial management skills
• Excellent people management skills

Have an edge with

• Previous experience leading teams or multi-disciplinary groups of professionals.
• Bringing innovation and formulating forward thinking to strategies
• Local business network

What we offer:

Skills

An exciting, dynamic and collaborative workplace with challenging roles, where your skills, knowledge and experience will be recognised and respected, including

• opportunities to contribute to high-profile and interesting projects, on a very broad range of topics and which make a lasting difference to the community
• opportunities to work collaboratively with – and learn from – a network of global experts
• a not-for-profit organisation that focuses on public good and which re-invests operating surpluses into our people, our equipment, and our facilities
• healthy work-life balance, with flexible arrangements, access to paid parental leave
• strong support for career development and further study, including an explicit step-by-step guide for progressing in the organisation and a range of professional development options
• additional company-funded leave days over end-of-year holiday period, to ensure that you have a good break to recharge mentally and connect with family at this important time

To be considered:

• Applicants must be residing New Zealand Citizens / Permanent Resident of NZ.
• Please ensure you attached your CV, Cover Letter and answer the screening questions provided.
• If you meet several of the role requirements, but not all, we encourage you to submit your application, nonetheless. NTRO actively seeks to include and value the unique talents, perspectives, experiences, and contributions of all applicants.