Transport Australia NZ Annual Lunch with Sara Lindsay, NZTA | Auckland

Join us for the New Zealand Annual Lunch.

New Zealand and Australia share priorities across integrated networks, freight, ports, rail, roads, resilience, and technology.

Our Annual Lunches bring government and industry together to strengthen relationships, share insight and advance the conversations needed to solve complex transport challenges.

Join us in New Zealand as we connect leaders from across the transport ecosystem and look ahead to the priorities shaping the future of transport across both countries.

Please note that the event date has changed from 26 November to 27 November. If you have already registered, you should have received communication regarding this update.

Keynote Speaker:

Sara Lindsay, Group General Manager, Commercial & Corporate, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Sara Lindsay is Group General Manager Commercial and Corporate at NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi.

Sara is an experienced public sector leader with a background spanning finance, commercial services, procurement and broader corporate functions. In her role at NZTA, she leads the investment, finance, procurement, legal, governance, risk, organisational performance, business support and enterprise portfolio management functions.

Before joining NZTA, Sara was Chief Financial Officer at Wellington City Council. She previously held a range of senior leadership roles at Auckland Council, including Executive Officer, Head of Financial Transformation, Head of Financial Transactions and General Manager Procurement. Sara also worked for Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment as General Manager of Commercial Services.

Panel:

Joining Sara Lindsay for a panel conversation

Stephanie Rowe: Executive Leader Delivery, Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions and Transport (MCERT)

Stephanie Rowe is Executive Leader Delivery at MCERT. She has extensive executive leadership experience across the natural resources, primary industries, housing and urban development sectors. Her background includes leading organisational change, major strategies, digital and regulatory transformation programmes, and cross-sector initiatives involving government, iwi and communities.

She brings strong experience in investment prioritisation, delivery oversight and assurance, as well as commercial and financial management. Stephanie has held leadership roles focused on strengthening partnerships and delivering practical, outcome-focused change in complex environments.

Andrew Clark: Group General Manager, Asset & Operations, NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Andrew Clark is the Group General Manager, Asset & Operations at NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, where he leads the asset ownership function of New Zealand’s state highway network. He is responsible for driving performance across asset management, maintenance, and operational delivery, with a focus on safety, resilience, and value for money.

Since joining Waka Kotahi in 2023 as National Manager, Maintenance & Operations, Andrew has led large-scale system and commercial reforms to improve consistency and outcomes across a multi-billion dollar programme. His work includes leading the transition to the Integrated Delivery Model and overseeing the retendering of 14 maintenance contracts while maintaining network performance.

Andrew brings over 20 years’ experience in asset management and operations from the telecommunications sector, with a track record in leading complex, asset-intensive environments. He is known for pragmatic, outcomes-focused leadership and works closely with government, industry partners, and regional teams to strengthen system performance and optimise network outcomes for New Zealand.

Proud Partner:

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Dress code: Business attire

Dietaries: Please inform of any dietary requirements 2 weeks prior to the event

Please ensure you make your booking using the appropriate rate. Bookings from non-member companies that book at a member rate will be contacted and asked to rebook at the correct price. If you are unsure of your organisation's membership status with TA, please contact events@transportaustralia.org.au

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