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Human Centred Designer

Human Centred Designer

Auckland TransportWorkFromHome, Wellington, New Zealand
2 days ago
Job description

Overview

Design customer experiences that impact Aucklanders on a day to day basis! Modern waterfront-based office in the heart of the CBD. A great opportunity to champion inclusive, collaborative design.

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity

It's an incredibly exciting time for AT and we have some important work to do to improve the experiences of our customers, communities, and our people now and into the future.

As a Human-Centred Designer you'll be a part of a team whose purpose is to co-create great experiences that make a meaningful difference to Aucklanders who work, live, and play in Tāmaki Makaurau. You'll be part of a team designing optimal customer and service experiences that impact Aucklanders and visitors to our city every day, outcomes which you may have experienced as you travel about Tāmaki Makaurau.

Responsibilities

  • Design customer experiences that impact Aucklanders on a day to day basis.
  • Collaborate in a waterfront-based office environment in central Auckland to champion inclusive, collaborative design.
  • Co-create great experiences that make a meaningful difference to customers, communities and our people.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to design optimal customer and service experiences for Aucklanders and visitors to the city.
  • Contribute to thoughtful, human-centred design processes and outcomes across programs and services.

About you

  • 5+ years in design thinking, service design, experience design and / or qualitative research. Solid grasp of design frameworks and the ability to design suitable customer-centric approaches.
  • Confident articulating and measuring the value of human-centred design.
  • Strong group facilitation experience - designing and leading sprints and workshops that focus on delivering outcomes.
  • Data analysis and interpretation (inc. AI analysis) driving actionable insights and recommendations.
  • Collaborative, empathetic and curious - a strong desire to work with other people and deeply understand a problem space.
  • Experience working with multiple stakeholders in a complex environment.
  • Coaching others on the benefits and practice of Human-Centred Design.
  • Tertiary qualification. This could be in a relevant field (though not necessarily).
  • Previous experience working with Māori and Pasifika communities and knowledge of and application in design to Tikanga and Te Ao Māori. (Preferred)
  • Benefits

  • 25% discount on public transport across Auckland
  • Paid parental and partner leave
  • Study assistance and wellbeing benefits
  • Professional memberships
  • Access to AT Connect groups like Mana ka Māori, , and more
  • At Auckland Transport, people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re proud to foster a workplace where inclusion isn’t just encouraged—it’s embedded in our culture. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels safe, respected, valued, and supported. Our values guide how we work and connect : Manaakitanga – we care deeply for our communities; Tiakitanga – we prioritise safety in every journey; Whanaungatanga – we build strong relationships; and Auahatanga – we strive to be better, bolder, together.

    Application details

    Come help shape the future of transport in Auckland. Apply today with your CV and cover letter.

    We tiaki all those who use transport in Tāmaki Makaurau.

    For further information, contact Steve at

    Location : Western Auckland; Central Auckland; South Auckland; North Auckland; East Auckland; Waiheke and Great Barrier Islands

    Reference number : 73454

    Posted : 04 Nov 2025

    Closes : 18 Nov : 00

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