Jonathon Doggett is an experienced leader in the transport sector, with over 20 years delivering large-scale construction and maintenance works in New Zealand. He is currently the General Manager for Transport New Zealand at Ventia, overseeing the delivery of construction, operations, and maintenance across the country's extensive transport network. Ventia is a leading essential infrastructure services provider listed on the ASX:NZX exchange and has a workforce of more than 35,000 across New Zealand and Australia.
Recognised for his expertise in complex program and portfolio management and project turnaround, Jonathon blends his educational background in science, engineering, construction management and continuous improvement methodologies, with his passion for building empowered effective teams to deliver exceptional project outcomes for clients. Managing to always find the right balance of hard and soft skills.
He is a strong proponent of investing in the development of local talent for the long-term benefit of New Zealand, and is passionate about uplifting local communities.
BACKGROUND
ROLES
Ventia
- General Manager Transport Operations New Zealand (current)
Downer New Zealand
Various executive level roles held over 18 years, including:
- Road Corridor Maintenance Portfolio Leader
- National Performance Improvement Lead
- National Network Maintenance Lead
EDUCATION
Jonathon holds qualifications in Science, Engineering, Construction Management, Leadership, and Lean Project Management from esteemed educational institutes such as the University of Auckland and Auckland University of Technology. He continues to deepen his knowledge in the fields of group dynamics, team performance, and emerging developments in the field of continuous improvement methodologies.