Location: Wellington / Wairarapa, Wellington
Position: Engineering, Traffic / Transportation / Highway Engineering
Ability to introduce new/revised engineering policies & guidelines that will improve road safety on NZ State Highway Network
Use overseas developments in road safety, initiate research & adopt their use in NZ
Engineering Degree
Position Description
POSITION: National Safety Engineer
RESPONSIBLE TO: Traffic and Safety Manager
LOCATION: National Office
DATE: October 2007
JOB PURPOSE
To provide assurance to the Traffic and Safety Manager that safety issues are investigated and policy on intervention improvements developed, which contribute to Transit’s objective of delivering an integrated, safe, responsive and sustainable State Highway network.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
• Introduce new or revised road safety policies that improve efficiency and bring about a reduction of crashes (both number and severity) on the New Zealand state highway network
• The Traffic and Safety Section is recognised as an industry leader
DELEGATIONS
The Traffic and Safety Manager may agree to delegate specific delegations to the National Safety Engineer.
NETWORK OPERATIONS TEAM
This team is dependent on each other and charged with being recognised by the Industry and Transit Board for the efficient delivery of an integrated, safe, responsive and sustainable State Highway network to transport users and will work with the General Manager – Network Operations to provide strategic direction to the division.
FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Internal
Traffic and Safety Manager
Transit Regional Office staff
Transit National Office staff External
Safety Organisations & Local Authority Staff
Land Transport New Zealand
NZ Police
ACC
Consultants and suppliers
National and regional funding agencies
Industry representatives
Other key stakeholders
ROLE SUMMARY
Sustainable Asset and Network Improvement
The position holder is responsible for proactively developing guidelines and procedures for safety related activities. They will liaise with Land Transport New Zealand and NZ Policy on all traffic and safety related activities, particularly joint publications. They will also consult with the industry and road user groups.
The position holder will provide a technical service to Transit staff and the wider industry.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Sector Knowledge
The position holder will have a minimum of seven to ten years experience in road safety and traffic engineering experience sound roading background, including experience in geometric design, safety and traffic management related matters, and safety audits. They will have knowledge of Land Transport New Zealand and Transit New Zealand policies and procedures relating to the safety of road networks. The position holder will continually strive to stay abreast of national and international developments, standards and initiatives in respect to road safety.
Core Skills
The position holder will be a good communicator with excellent written and oral presentation and language skills, and the ability to report on problems and proposals clearly and concisely. They will have proven ability to extend their knowledge into new subject areas.
Behavioural Skills
Innovation + Communication + Cooperation = Excellence (ICCE) are the behaviours that apply to all staff in Transit and are required for Transit to succeed in achieving its strategic objectives.
The competency levels for this position are:
Innovation Level D
Communication Level D
Cooperation Level C
(Refer attached competencies matrix.)
Required Attributes
The position holder will demonstrate initiative, a flair for innovative approaches and a high level of motivation. They will be known for their consistently high standards of responsibility and presentation in discharging their duties. The ability to work with and relate to colleagues and external customers is essential, as is the ability to work under pressure.
Technical Skills and Qualifications
It is expected that the position holder will be tertiary qualified in Civil Engineering with BE (Civil), NZCE or BSc, or equivalent, and preferably a Diploma or other postgraduate qualification in transportation engineering.
Driver’s Licence
A valid NZ Driver’s Licence (or equivalent) is required for this position.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
National Safety Engineer
Key Result Areas Accountabilities
Sustainable Asset & Network Improvements
Guidelines • Develop practical, clear and concise guidelines and procedures
Liaison • Develop and maintain relationships with Land Transport New Zealand (LTNZ) and NZ Police
• Liaise with LTNZ and NZ Police on all traffic and safety related activities
• Consult with industry and road user groups
Technical service • Respond to requests for service from internal and external parties
Business Administration
Additional duties • Undertake such duties as may be required from time to time by the Manager
Personal development • Take responsibility and action for own personal development, to meet future organisation needs
• Seek appropriate training and expansion of skill base
Maintain Transit standards • Continuously work within the spirit and intent of the values of Transit and promote Transit’s practice with colleagues and external associates
• Ensure all work is conducted in a manner that meets the quality systems and practice standards of Transit New Zealand
Email CV to judy.dixon@transit.govt.nz