Engineering & Project Management Graduates - Emerging Professionals Programme (Feb 2027)

Our Emerging Professionals Programme | Te Reanga Pito Mata runs over 24 months with three 8-month rotations within the selected area of specialisation. It brings top emerging talent from across the motu together with the best people from NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). Through your work, you'll have the chance to improve and enhance the transport network and systems across Aotearoa. This programme offers a unique opportunity to grow within our organisation and help deliver our customer promise—a land transport system connecting people, products, and places for a thriving Aotearoa.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity – Engineering and Project Management

Our Te Toki – Transport Services group aims to deliver excellent outcomes now and to make the future better. We aspire to be the kaitiaki of the transport system—working with partners, for people, for our land, and for the future.

We manage approximately 11,000 km of the state highway network across New Zealand, including infrastructure such as pavements, drainage, structures, geotechnical assets, and other corridor-related assets.

Engineering

You will have the opportunity to work across various engineering disciplines, including asset management, programme development, network operation and maintenance, asset renewals, minor improvements, or major capital projects. All work will meet NZTA standards and specifications.

Project Management

You will assist in delivering the forward work plan for capital transport projects and support the NZTA vision of an efficient, integrated, safe, responsive, and sustainable transport system to create great journeys across the motu and keep New Zealand moving.

Ko koe tēnei | About you

To succeed in this role, you will bring :

• An engineering (civil, construction, or environmental) or project management qualification (qualified within the last 3 years and early in your career) with an interest in pursuing a career in engineering or project management.
• Strong personal and cultural values that drive your performance and commitment.
• A desire to collaborate and engage with a broad range of people.
• A willingness to learn and acquire new skills and knowledge.
• Natural curiosity about how things are done and how to improve them.
• A proactive approach.

You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to learn about, Te Ao Māori and promote Tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have an understanding of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of, te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.

He aha ngā huanga mōku | What are the benefits for you?

• Supportive and experienced leaders eager to see you succeed
• Flexibility, including a hybrid home and office working arrangement
• Growth opportunities through training, development, and evolving with the business
• Five weeks of annual leave plus other great benefits

Ko wai mātou | About us

At NZTA, our people are at the heart of our success. The organisation's performance depends on those who choose to make this a great place to work and to make a difference for Aotearoa. NZTA is future-focused, recognizing that new technologies and changing customer expectations mean the transport system of today will evolve over the next ten years.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, submit your CV along with a cover letter explaining your suitability.

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