Readiness and Adoption Lead

Overview Lead readiness and adoption for a nationally significant Time of Use Charging programme. Shape how NZTA and its partners prepare across people, process and technology for successful go‑live. Work at senior levels across strategy, delivery, governance, councils and key partners. 24‑month fixed term opportunity based in Auckland or Wellington. Responsibilities Lead the development of a clear, time‑phased readiness roadmap and establish practical frameworks and standards. Provide senior leaders and governance forums with clear insight on readiness, adoption, risks, issues, dependencies and benefits realisation. Work across business, technology and service delivery teams to build organisational and partner capability, support operational preparedness and help leaders and sponsors drive adoption within their areas. Connect people around a shared future state, ensuring stakeholders are equipped through engagement, communications, training and enablement planning, and help turn a complex programme into coordinated, practical delivery. Support risk management by assessing impacts, planning appropriate interventions and tracking readiness and adoption progress. Qualifications Experience leading end‑to‑end programme readiness across people, process and technology, translating strategy into clear and executable plans. Proven ability to provide clear, evidence‑based insights on readiness, risk and adoption to senior leaders and governance forums. Exceptional stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, including building trusted relationships with senior leaders, local government, iwi and key partners. Confidence operating in complex and ambiguous environments, managing competing priorities and delivering outcomes under pressure. Collaborative approach, strong communication skills and the ability to enable leaders, sponsors and cross‑functional teams to move together at pace. A tertiary qualification in engineering, business management, planning, system thinking, public policy or a related discipline, or equivalent experience. A current full driver licence, and ideally public sector experience within local or national government, council or transport agencies. Salary Estimated salary between $160,000 – $200,000 commensurate with skills and experience. Location Auckland or Wellington (based in either city). Benefits Five weeks annual leave and public holidays. Life, income protection and critical illness insurance for permanent employees. Flexible arrangements, coaching opportunities and career development. #J-18808-Ljbffr