Senior Safety Engineer

nzta.govt.nz

Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand
Base: $110,000.00 to $140,000.00 nzd; bonus/equity...
Road safety engineering expertise
Transport engineering advice
Collaborative multidisciplinary teamwork
The Senior Safety Engineer will contribute to safety outcomes on capital projects, regional safety programmes, and operational activities by working alongside experienced practitioners and partners

Job Summary

  • The Senior Safety Engineer will contribute to safety outcomes on capital projects, regional safety programmes, and operational activities by working alongside experienced practitioners and partners.
  • Waka Kotahi offers competitive salary and benefits, flexible working arrangements, five weeks’ annual leave, income protection, critical illness insurance, and strong professional development opportunities.
  • The role involves working within the System Design team focused on designing integrated transport solutions that improve safety, sustainability, and community outcomes across Aotearoa.

Matching Summary

The Senior Safety Engineer will contribute to safety outcomes on capital projects, regional safety programmes, and operational activities by working alongside experienced practitioners and partners.

Salary

Base: $110,000.00 to $140,000.00 NZD; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive salary and benefits, flexible working, 5 weeks’ annual leave, income protection, critical illness insurance

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • road safety engineering expertise
  • transport engineering advice
  • collaborative multidisciplinary teamwork
  • stakeholder engagement and communication
  • delivery of safety outcomes on capital projects
  • knowledge of road crashes and safety analysis

Nice-to-have

  • leadership and influencing capability
  • understanding of Te Ao Māori and tikanga
  • promotion of te reo Māori
  • appreciation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi
  • participation in external and industry events

Key Requirements

  • in-depth road safety engineering experience
  • experience delivering safety outcomes on capital projects
  • legal right to live and work in New Zealand

Work Rights

Legal right to live and work in New Zealand required

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