Graduate Programme at NZTA Waka Kotahi
PermanentEngineering and Project Managementrolesbased inPōneke WellingtonandTāmakiMakaurauAucklandstartingFebruary 2027.AlsoKirikiriroaHamiltonfor ProjectManagement
Starting salary $61230.58
Join ourTeReangaPito Mata Emerging Professionals Programme and launch your career with a pathway designed to challenge grow and inspire you. From day oneyoullrotate across teams gaining broad experience and meaningful opportunities to contribute to improving the transport network and systems that keep our country moving. Be part of our customer promise a land transport system that connects people products and places for a thriving Aotearoa.
TeWhiwhingamahi TheOpportunity Engineering and Project Management
OurTeToki Transport Services group aims to deliver great outcomes now and make thefuture a better place. We aspire to be the kaitiaki of the transport system with partners for people for our land andfor the future.We manage approximately 11000kms of state highway network across New Zealand which includes a variety of infrastructure including pavement drainage structural geotechnical and other corridor related assets.
Engineering
In this streamyou will have the opportunity to work across a broad range ofengineering business units which may includePortfolio & StandardsMaintenance &Operationsand/or System Designto ensure that work meets NZTA standards and specifications.
Project Management
In thisstreamyou willassistin theplanning anddelivery of capital transport projects all to ensure that work meets NZTA standards and specifications.Through this you will besupporting the NZTA vision of efficiently delivering asaferesilientand sustainable transport system to create great journeys across the motu and to keep New Zealand moving.
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Kokoetēnei About you
You are working towards or already hold abachelorsdegree or higher in one of the following areas:CivilEngineeringorProjectManagement.
You will also:
Have graduated within the past two years obtaining your highest qualification by February 2027.
Hold a minimum B grade average in your completed or current degree.
Have knowledge of or a willingness to develop an understanding ofteTiritio Waitangi and its relevance within the public sector.
Diversity helps us innovate grow and deliver for all communities. We value knowledge ofTeAo MāoriTeTiriti and Tikanga Māori and we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion into everything we do.
He ahangāhuangamōkuWhat are the benefits for you
Joining theTeReangaPito Mata Emerging Professionals Programmeis more than the first step in your career itsbecoming part of a whānau family committed to your learning growth and wellbeing.
Hereswhat you can look forward to:
A 2year development journeywith a minimum of three work rotations shaped around your studies and embedded in teams across NZTA Waka Kotahi with the Programme as your home baseproviding guidance development opportunities and support throughout your experience.
A strong supportnetworkthat helps you build meaningful connections and unlock your full potential.
A comprehensive wellbeing package including five weeks annual leave and a range of other great benefits designed to help youfeel confident to develop your best mahi.
Kowaimātou About us
At NZTA Waka Kotahi everything begins with our people. Our success depends on those who choose to make thisa great placeto work and contribute to a better future for Aotearoa. We are futurefocused recognising thatnew technologiesand changing customer expectations mean the transport system of todaywontbe the one we deliver in ten years time.
If this sounds like the opportunity for yousubmityourCV alongwithyour cover letterdetailingyoursuitability.
Rā Katinga Applications close:
25 March 2026For 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:
Unclear Seniority