Senior UX/UI Designer
Senior UX/UI Designer
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Job Description
Join a passionate customer-focused team
Work on a range of internal and external digital products
Auckland Palmerston North Wellington or Christchurch
Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity
Waka Kotahi is seeking a talentedSenior UX/UI Designerto lead the design of digital products that solve real customer problems meet business goals and align with technology roadmaps.
As a Senior UX/UI Designer youll lead the end-to-end product design process from research and ideation to wireframing prototyping and testing high-fidelity designs. You will help shape scalable customer-focused solutions and make a meaningful impact through human-centred design.
Collaboration and communication are key to this role as you will present research insights and design recommendations in compelling ways to influence stakeholders and guide decision-making. Working closely with cross-functional digital squads youll deliver accessible and intuitive user experiences while embedding design best practice across the product development lifecycle.
As a member of the Design Chapter you will mentor other designers foster a collaborative team culture and champion human-centred design within an agile environment. Youll also contribute to our Design System Human-Centred Design Centre of Excellence and Design Community of Practice.
A copy of the position description can be found here.
Ko koe tnei About you
To be successful in this role you will bring:
Extensive experience delivering UX/UI design for digital products and applying human-centred design methodologies.
Deep expertise in UX research methods and using customer insights to inform and validate UI designs patterns and components.
Deep understanding of the product development lifecycle and how product design supports digital delivery.
Strong communication and storytelling skills to effectively present design insights influence decisions and align teams.
Proven ability to lead mentor and foster a collaborative team culture.
Strong relationship-building skills with experience engaging stakeholders peers internal users and external customers.
Proven ability to navigate ambiguity problem-solve and adapt to evolving business needs.
Strong experience working in agile delivery environments integrating design seamlessly within squads.
Proven ability to ensure product designs comply with WCAG and NZ government web standards.
Strong proficiency in tools such as Figma Optimal Workshop Miro Askable and Adobe Creative Cloud.
A commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and a willingness to engage with Te Ao Mori tikanga and Te Reo Mori.
Benefits Youll Enjoy
We offer flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work-life balance along with generous leave entitlements including wellness days. Our commitment to professional development is reflected in opportunities for training mentoring and attending conferences.
We foster an inclusive culture that values diverse perspectives and provides comprehensive health and wellbeing support including access to EAP services. The work we do is meaningful and has a positive impact on communities across New Zealand.
We also promote cultural competency through engagement with Te Ao Mori and maintain a vibrant design community supported by Centres of Excellence and Communities of Practice.
Ko wai mtou About us
At Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency it all starts with our people. The organisations performance and success depends on the people who choose to make this a great place to work and make a difference for Aotearoa. Waka Kotahi has a strong future focus understanding that new technologies and changing customer expectations mean the transport system we know today will not be the one we deliver in ten years time.
Our values (Ngkau ArohaKotahitangaKia Mia andMahia) guide everything we do. Were committed to creating a safe inclusive and sustainable future for all New Zealanders.
Te Aukaha Digital strengthens Waka Kotahi through supporting our people and delivering future-focused solutions. We enable digital change and provide quality data information and security services.
Ready to design with purpose and lead with impact Visitto learn more and submit your application.
R Katinga Applications close:
1 September 2025For further information email:
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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
