Australia’s National Heavy Vehicle Regulator (NHVR) has appointed former NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) chief executive Nicole Rosie as its new CEO.
Rosie will step into the role on June 30, bringing more than 20 years’ experience across both the public and private sectors, including senior executive positions at Fonterra, KiwiRail, Vector and Toll NZ. She was most recently chief executive of NZTA and previously led WorkSafe New Zealand.
The NHVR is an Australian government body focused on the regulation of heavy vehicles, including trucks and buses. While it’s based in Australia, it has a direct impact on New Zealand through the sharing of road safety campaigns and the promotion of best practices in the heavy vehicle industry.
NHVR chairperson Duncan Gay says Rosie was selected following an “extensive and rigorous recruitment process”.
“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,” he says.
Gay also acknowledged the contribution of interim CEO Janelle van de Velde, who stepped in after the departure of former chief executive Sal Petroccitto in January.
“I would like to thank Janelle for her outstanding leadership during this transition period and for ensuring business continuity,” he says.
van de Velde will continue in the interim role until Rosie begins in late June.
