NZTA Chief Heading Down a New Road

Nicole Rosie, Chief Executive of New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA), is leaving Waka Kotahi. She will step down at the end of her term in February 2025.

Rosie has presided over NZTA for the past 4.5 years and the board expressed its gratitude for her dedication and leadership during that time.

She told RNZ that she was proud of her time steering Waka Kotahi, saying it was the highlight of her career.

The Transport Agency said Rosie had guided the organisation through trying times, first with COVID-19 disruptions and then multiple weather events. These mainly affected the North Island in 2023 and led to a significant growth in the NZTA’s work programme.

She also 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,” she said.

The board has started a search for her replacement.