Steve Mutton

Director Regional Relationships, NZTA Waka Kotahi

Steve Mutton is a well-respected leader with extensive expertise in critical infrastructure, including electricity, gas, and roading networks. He is known for developing strong relationships and fostering collaboration among individuals, teams, and businesses. Steve has held senior governance, relationship, maintenance, service delivery, and commercial leadership roles, providing him with broad and in-depth knowledge to offer businesses.

At the NZ Transport Agency, Steve has held several senior maintenance and operations roles, including Director of the Auckland Motorway Alliance and Senior Manager for System Management, where he led the maintenance and management of New Zealand’s State Highway transport system. He also served as the Transport Agency’s Earthquake Recovery Manager, leading the reinstatement of the South Island transport system following the Kaikoura earthquake. Currently, Steve is the Director Regional Relationships for Auckland and Northland, focusing on delivering a better future for these regions.

Steve is passionate about collaborating with the Transport Agency’s stakeholders in both the public and private sectors to drive excellence in infrastructure delivery and improve customer outcomes.