Dr Deborah Hume, National Manager, Multimodal and Innovation, Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency

Dr Deborah Hume is the National Manager of Multimodal and Innovation at Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency, the government organisation responsible for investing in, managing and regulating New Zealand’s land transport system. In her interview with Michelle Batsas, the Chief Executive Officer of the Public Transport Association Australia New Zealand (PTAANZ), Deb shares unmissable insights for anyone interested in a career in public transport (especially in New Zealand) including how public transport fits in to the New Zealand Government's emissions reduction targets and how Waka Kotahi's role has evolved in the past decade. Deb also shares her career journey and what she learnt from her most challenging yet rewarding role and the value of adding breadth to your professional experience.