Tunnel Manager

About the role

Lead tunnel safety, operations and maintenance on the Northland Corridor Warkworth to Te Hana project, ensuring safe and compliant tunnel performance for the long term. Report to the Maintenance and Operations Manager and manage the M&E/ITS Tunnel Engineer while coordinating with NZTA, emergency services and delivery teams.

Key responsibilities

• Lead safe, compliant operation and maintenance of the tunnels, including emergency preparedness and incident response.
• Plan lifecycle, inspection and testing programmes for tunnel assets and connect design, construction, maintenance and operations teams.
• Review designs and construction for budget, risk and constructability, and manage budgets, forecasts, contract obligations and claims.
• Develop the M&E/ITS Tunnel Engineer and foster a safety‑first team culture.

Required profile

• Degree in civil, electrical or mechanical engineering, asset management or equivalent experience.
• Proven leadership of tunnel or complex M&E/ITS operations and strong knowledge of NZTA requirements.
• Demonstrated safety leadership, incident response (CIMS) and investigations (ICAM).
• Commercial acumen with budgeting, forecasting, contract governance and claims management.

Required skills

• Experience with RAMS, TAMP/lifecycle planning, Safety File governance and BWoF/IQP coordination.
• Proficiency in AWM, GIS and other digital decision‑making tools.

What we offer

• Lead tunnel operations on a major New Zealand transport project.
• Mentoring and leadership development pathways to grow your career.