Principal Consultant Emerging Talent
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Job Location:
Wellington - New Zealand
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
29 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Drive and own our graduate and intern programmes - key initiatives for building the future success of NZTA
Manage a small team to deliver a great experience for emerging professionals
Permanent opportunity based in Auckland or Wellington with flexible working available
Are you passionate about developing emerging talent and building strong future-focused talent pipelines NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) is seeking a Principal Consultant Emerging Talent to lead the design delivery and continuous improvement of our best-in-class emerging talent programmes.
Te Whiwhinga mahi The opportunity
Youll be responsible for shaping and delivering innovative programmes that attract develop and retain top emerging talent ensuring NZTAs workforce is ready for the challenges of tomorrow. Youll work closely with internal and external partners lead a small team and manage significant projectsincluding the creation of an Emerging Professionals Alumni group and cross-sector secondment initiatives.
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 NZTAs brand in the market
Manage and develop a team of advisors and emerging professionals
A copy of the position description can be found here.
Ō Pūmanawa What were looking for
To be successful in this role you will bring a depth of experience and expertise across key areas of talent management including:
Expertise in designing and delivering talent solutions and organisational development initiatives
Proven experience leading and influencing across diverse stakeholders
Strong project management skills
Advanced communication coaching and stakeholder management abilities
Experience managing teams and competing priorities in complex environments
A degree in Human Resources Organisational Development or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Commitment to Te Ao Māori Te Tiriti o Waitangi and inclusive leadership
Mō mātou About Us
Pūmanawa Tāngata - People and Safety
The purpose of our group is to:
Provide modern fit for purpose people and safety related systems processes and services for NZTA as an enabler of capabilities needed now and in the future so we can make better business decisions deliver all our functions and achieve our strategy.
Lead the strategic priority of making a step change in culture and leadership.
Team Purpose
To create and deliver a best-in-class graduate development programme which acquires develops retains and deploys top emerging talent which meets current and future workforce needs.
He aha te take e uru ai koe ki a mātou So why join us
Our people are proud to be part of creating a better New Zealand. Were searching for candidates who share our passion for people communities and the environmentand who are ready to contribute their unique skills to shape a better future.
At NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi youll be part of an organisation where the different backgrounds perspectives and life experiences of our people are celebrated. We want you to feel like you belong here valued respected and empowered to bring your whole self to work.
We offer a great range of benefits to support your wellbeing and career growth from five weeks annual leave to Life Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance for permanent employees. Our flexible working approach is principle-based allowing you and your People Leader to agree on what works best for you your team and the organisation. Whether its on-the-job learning formal courses coaching or secondments youll have plenty of opportunities to grow your career and realise your potential at NZTA.
If youre passionate about shaping future talent thrive in strategic collaboration and enjoy driving impactful workforce solutions wed love to hear from you.
Me pēhea te tuku tono How to apply:
Please click apply to upload your CV and cover letter detailing your suitability for the role.
Rā Katinga Applications close:
2 November 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:
Staff IC
Key Skills
- Enterprise Software
- SAP Warehouse Management
- AWS
- Solution Architecture
- SAP EWM
- SAP Finance & Controlling
- SAP Supply Chain Management
- SAP S/4HANA
- Enterprise Sales
- Pre-sales
- Management Consulting
- Oracle
