Asset Manager

Location: Nelson

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

• Use your technical expertise to optimise NZ’s state highway assets
• Turn complex data into practical, evidence-based maintenance solutions
• Collaborate with experts and contractors to keep NZ moving safely
• Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
• Use your technical expertise to optimise NZ’s state highway assets
• Turn complex data into practical, evidence-based maintenance solutions
• Collaborate with experts and contractors to keep NZ moving safely
• Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

As an Asset Manager, you’ll provide data and technical management expertise to support the development and oversight of operational asset maintenance and renewal programmes for all assets within the state highway corridor. You’ll interpret and analyse data, validate field conditions, and manage the traffic counting contract to ensure optimal asset performance, longevity, and value for money. Your work will directly support evidence-based investment and operational decisions that keep New Zealand’s transport network running smoothly.

Find out more about the role here: Position Description

Ko koe tēnei | About you

You are a technically skilled, detail-oriented professional with:

• Experience applying asset management principles and systems to transport infrastructure
• Ability to interpret complex technical datasets and develop practical maintenance programmes
• Understanding of pavement engineering and highway surface data
• Experience in field validation, network inspections, and asset condition assessment
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Asset Management, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Mō mātou | About Us
• Experience applying asset management principles and systems to transport infrastructure
• Ability to interpret complex technical datasets and develop practical maintenance programmes
• Understanding of pavement engineering and highway surface data
• Experience in field validation, network inspections, and asset condition assessment
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Tertiary qualification in Civil Engineering, Asset Management, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Mō mātou | About Us

At Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, we’re committed to delivering great outcomes for New Zealanders—now and for the future. Our Maintenance and Operations team keeps the transport system safe, reliable, and optimised, ensuring people and freight can move efficiently every day. We value collaboration, courage, and wellbeing in everything we do.

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

You’ll join a team that values wellbeing, collaboration, and courage. We offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working arrangements (role dependent)
• 5 weeks annual leave
• Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance for all permanent employees
• Appointment at a salary between $90,000.00 and $120,000.00 commensurate with skills and experience

Along with these benefits, you’ll be part of an organisation that is committed to making a difference for New Zealanders.​

• Ready to use your asset management skills to keep NZ moving?
• We’d love to hear from you. Apply today and join a team that’s going places.
• Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply:
• Please click apply to upload your CV and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.

Please note we are on our Christmas break from 23 December 2025 to 12 January 2026. We will respond to your queries as soon as we are back – wishing you a wonderful festive season!

Rā Katinga | Applications Close:

18 January 2026

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.