NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) Board Chair Hon. Simon Bridges and NZTA Chief Executive Nicole Rosie have announced that Ms Rosie will be leaving NZTA at the conclusion of her term in mid-February 2025.

The NZTA Board has thanked Nicole for her dedication and leadership over the past 4.5 years, and acknowledged the personal sacrifice, time and effort that goes with such roles. 

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

Ms Rosie joined NZTA as its Chief Executive in February 2020. 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.  

“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,” said Ms Rosie.  

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