NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi chief executive Nicole Rosie will step down from her role at the conclusion of her term in mid-February 2025.

Rosie has led the transport agency for the past four-and-a-half years. During her time she has steered the organisation through the disruption of Covid-19, the impacts of multiple weather events including the North Island weather events of early 2023 and a significant growth in its work programme.

“Leading NZTA has been a highlight of my more than 20 years in senior management,” said Rosie.

“The team at NZTA is incredibly dedicated to ensuring New Zealand has a land transport system that supports economic prosperity and serves our communities and I’m proud to have been part of that,” she said.

“I’m proud that during my time as chief executive, we’ve delivered major projects such as Transmission Gully, the Pūhoi to Warkworth motorway and the State Highway 25A Taparahi rebuild, as well as strengthening our regulatory function and our digital offerings.

“Now is the right time for me to move on to other challenges. I want to thank the wonderful team at NZTA and the partners, stakeholders and communities who are valued contributors to our work.”

With Ms Rosie leaving NZTA at the end of her term, the NZTA board will commence a recruitment process for a new chief executive.