Structures Manager - Hawke’s Bay / Tairāwhiti

Role Overview

Take the helm of managing bridges and key structural assets within Hawke’s Bay and Tairāwhiti's highway networks. This full-time, Napier-based position entrusts you with overseeing a multimillion-dollar portfolio, guiding investment, safety, and resilience decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the stewardship of the regions’ structure assets, ensuring lifecycle longevity, adherence to safety standards, and delivering valuable returns on infrastructure investments. Manage contracts, strategic planning, and risk assessment for bridge and structural maintenance while collaborating with a variety of stakeholders including consultants, contractors, and experts.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate holds a tertiary qualification in civil or structural engineering or comparable experience. Experience in managing asset portfolios, program development, and consultants is required, alongside deep understanding of bridge engineering standards and maintenance practices. Financial management skills, risk evaluation, and business case expertise are essential. Membership with Engineering NZ or SESOC is preferred.

About NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

We are dedicated to creating reliable, safe, and efficient transport systems across New Zealand. Our Maintenance and Operations division focuses on optimizing infrastructure to serve the public and freight needs, underpinned by a culture of collaboration, courage, and wellbeing.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary ranging approximately from $111,051 to $119,688 depending on skills and experience
• Flexible working conditions subject to the nature of the role
• Five weeks’ annual leave
• Life insurance, income protection, and critical illness coverage for permanent employees
• Opportunity to manage significant budgets exceeding $5 million and influence critical infrastructure development

Additional Information

You must have the legal right to work and live in New Zealand. We champion diversity and inclusivity and provide support during recruitment for accessibility needs. Applications close on 20 August 2026; early applications are encouraged as shortlisting begins before the closing date. For queries, contact the employer via email.