Business Integration Advisor, Kaitohutohu Mātāmua Metlink 
Permanent, full-time role
Central Wellington location
Competitive salary up to $156,020 per annum (full remuneration)

We’re pleased to support Greater Wellington Regional Council in their search for a Business Integration Advisor, Kaitohutohu Mātāmua Metlink.

About the role:

It’s an exciting time to be in public transport, with a clear government mandate for public transport to deliver economic, social and environment benefits including addressing climate change. The Business Integration advisor will be a core enabling role in the design and delivery of a highly visible initiative that will improve and simplify transport for our Wellingtonian commuters. The Business Integration Advisor will lead the project management and support the implementation for one of Greater Wellington’s most significant public transport offering in recent years.  

At a national level, the Business Integration Advisor will be the lynchpin in Greater Wellington’s ongoing participation in one of New Zealand’s largest public transport development projects, the National Ticketing Solution (NTS). The role will report to the Manager Fares and Ticketing and work closely with various ticketing experts to ensure the development and integration of the NTS into Metlink operations is seamless.

Working with key internal and external partners, including Waka Kotahi and the NTS service providers, you will set clear project and engagement stakeholder plans and drive the evaluation of a variety of options / scenarios associated with NTS approaches and strategies.

Ultimately you will set clear budgets / forward plans and strategic milestones that will coordinate and galvanise a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders to achieve the overall project outcomes and timelines. 

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

•    Proven experience in project management, ideally in a complex change environment
•    Demonstrated leadership in stakeholder engagement
•    Experience working in transport, infrastructure, technology or customer centric design would be advantageous
•    Proven experience in engaging multiple diverse teams in a high pressure and/or political environment
•    A solid working knowledge of project management and planning tools, with technical capability to deliver detailed project plans / timelines
•    Solid experience in project budgeting and risk management
•    Significant experience in presenting complex information to senior leaders or politicians in a highly visual / compelling manner
•    Ability to manage work programmes in appropriate timeframes and budgets
•    Ability to work in a pressured environment demonstrating ability to support and direct quick decision making
•    Demonstrated analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
•    Ability to anticipate and resolve project risks 
•    Exceptional oral, written communication and presentation skills, including writing reports and business cases 
•    Experience in implementing new technologies and global trends advantageous.

What GW offers:

•    Work to suit your life and whānau with a truly flexible working policy.
•    Grow and prosper with a range of learning and development opportunities, internal secondments and career progression
•    Provision of medical and trauma insurance, support through the employee assistance programme or Manawa Ora providers, generous annual and sick leave, along with Tangihanga leave and support
•    Social clubs, staff networks and a friendly and inclusive culture.
•    Great working environments from the bush to the beautiful central Cuba Street or Masterton offices (or the Hutt Valley/Kapiti Coast).

Come help treasure and grow our rohe together

Our rohe and its lands, waterways, animals, plants and people can only grow stronger if they are nurtured. The team at GW plays an active part in this important mahi. That means restoring nature, connecting people and places, reducing environmental impacts, and helping this rohe and its people prosper.

GW are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and support mana whenua as Kaitiaki. We’re also part of a collective movement alongside our community members.

GW’s efforts across environmental management, public transport, flood protection, regional parks and water supply are interconnected and integral to treasuring our rohe and growing our future.

How to apply:

Click on the Apply link to apply for the role with a CV and cover letter outlining your relevant experience. 

For more information (including the formal JD) and a confidential conversation about this mahi, please get in touch with Kirsty Clarke, Senior Client Manager Government & Policy at kirsty.clarke@beyond.co.nz or 027 222 8488.

Applications close: midnight, Sunday 28th May 2023.

Greater Wellington values diversity and is committed to an inclusive, flexible, and supportive workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds and welcome the unique talent and experience you will bring to the team.

All applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand.