Principal Consultant Emerging Talent

The opportunity

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) seeks a Principal Consultant Emerging Talent to design, deliver, and continuously improve best‑in‑class emerging talent programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of Emerging Talent Programmes (e.g., Emerging Professional Programmes, Internships, Alumni).
• Ensure programmes are inclusive, scalable, and aligned with business needs.
• Build and manage strong internal and external relationships.
• Oversee project planning, risk management, and budget performance.
• Continuously review and improve programmes using data‑driven insights.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to establish NZTA’s brand in the market.
• Manage and develop a team of advisors and emerging professionals.

What we're looking for

About Us

Pūmanawa Tāngata – People and Safety – is responsible for delivering modern, fit‑for‑purpose people and safety services. The team drives best‑in‑class graduate programmes to develop top emerging talent to meet current and future workforce needs.

Benefits

Five weeks’ annual leave, Life, Income Protection, and Critical Illness Insurance for permanent employees. Flexible working approach, on‑the‑job learning, formal courses, coaching, and secondments.

How to apply

Please click apply to upload your CV and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.

Deadline

Applications close 2 November 2025.

Legal

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.

Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time.

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