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 specialization. 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 is a unique opportunity to explore new career paths within our organization 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 great outcomes now and make the future a better place. We aspire to be the kaitiaki of the transport system – 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, program development, operation and maintenance of the network, asset renewals, minor improvements, or major capital transport projects. All work must 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 efficiently delivering an 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, 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.
• The desire to collaborate and engage with a broad range of people.
• A desire 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 should also have an understanding of, or 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 who want to see you succeed
• Flexibility, including hybrid home and office working options
• Growth opportunities through training, development, and evolution within the business
• 5 weeks of annual leave plus other great benefits

Ko wai mātou | About us

At NZTA, our success depends on our people. We are committed to making this a great place to work and to making a difference for Aotearoa. With a strong future focus, we recognize that new technologies and changing customer expectations will shape the transport system of tomorrow.

If this opportunity excites you, submit your CV and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.

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