Opportunity Expired
Our Emerging Professionals Programme runs over 24 months with three 8-month rotations within the selected area of specialisation and brings some of the top emerging talent from across the motu together with the best people from NZTA - Waka Kotahi. Through the work that you do, you'll get the chance to improve and enhance the transport network and systems across Aotearoa. On offer is a unique opportunity for you to go places you never expected within our organisation to help deliver our customer promise – a land transport system connecting people, products, and places for a thriving Aotearoa.
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Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity – Planning
Both our Transport Planning and Environmental Planning teams provide an excellent opportunity for development of your career, with progression available within the teams, or within other teams they work closely with. Exposure to these teams will give you insight into how transport and environmental projects are planned and designed.
Transport Planning
You’ll work closely with our Senior and Principal Planners. You’ll be part of the team developing business cases through the various phases from confirming the strategic purpose and direction, optioneering and evaluation, to identifying a recommended solution, and including support to the detailed design and consenting phase.
Environmental Planning
You’ll be part of a team that gets involved in a range of activities, with a focus on Land Use Developments and third-party approvals. You will also gain exposure to the other work streams, such as district and regional plan reviews and insights into project work.
Ko koe tēnei | About you
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector.
He aha ngā huanga mōku | What are the benefits for you?
Ko wai mātou | About us
At NZTA - Waka Kotahi, it all starts with our people. The organisation's performance and success depends on the people who choose to make this a great place to work and make a difference for Aotearoa. NZTA - 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.
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, submit your CV along with your cover letter detailing your suitability.
The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.
New Zealand
New Zealand Citizen
New Zealand Permanent Resident
New Zealand Temporary Work Visa