Nicole Rosie, the former boss of the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA), is the new CEO of the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR).
In announcing the appointment today, NHVR Chair Duncan Gay said Rosie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience and is looking forward to officially welcoming her to the regulator on June 30.
NHVR Chief Operating Officer Janelle van de Velde had been interim CEO since Sal Petroccitto left the role on January 24 after 10 years in the top job.
“I am pleased to announce Ms Rosie was selected as the new NHVR CEO following an extensive and rigorous recruitment process,” Gay said in a media release.
“With over 20 years of leadership experience in both the public and private sectors, most recently Ms Rosie was the CEO at New Zealand Transport Agency following her role as CEO of WorkSafe New Zealand. Nicole has also held senior executive roles at Fonterra, KiwiRail, Vector, and Toll NZ.
“Ms Rosie’s strong background in governance, law and public policy, combined with a deep understanding of transport and infrastructure, made her the ideal candidate to lead the NHVR into its next chapter of harmonisation and innovation.”
Gisborne-born Rosie had been at the helm of the NZTA for 4.5 years before leaving in mid-February.
“Leading the NZTA has been a highlight of my more than 20 years in senior management,” Rosie said at the time.
“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.”