Engineering & Project Management Graduates - Emerging Professionals Programme

NZTA | Waka Kotahi

Wellington, New Zealand
Base: $61,230.58; bonus/equity: not specified; ben...
Not specified (assumed office-based with potential for hybrid due to team rotations).
Transport network and systems
State highway network management
Capital transport projects
NZTA | Waka Kotahi is seeking recent graduates for its Emerging Professionals Programme in Engineering and Project Management, starting in February 2027. The program offers a permanent position with opportunities for professional development, team rotations, and a competitive salary of $61,230.58

Job Summary

  • Join our Te Reanga Pito Mata | Emerging Professionals Programme and launch your career with a pathway designed to challenge, grow, and inspire you.
  • You will have the opportunity to work across a broad range of engineering business units or assist in the planning and delivery of capital transport projects.
  • A 2‑year development journey with a minimum of three work rotations shaped around your studies and aspirations.

Matching Summary

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NZTA | Waka Kotahi is seeking recent graduates for its Emerging Professionals Programme in Engineering and Project Management, starting in February 2027. The program offers a permanent position with opportunities for professional development, team rotations, and a competitive salary of $61,230.58.

Salary

Base: $61,230.58; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Five weeks' annual leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Transport network and systems
  • State highway network management
  • Capital transport projects
  • NZTA standards and specifications

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of te Tiriti o Waitangi
  • Knowledge of Te Ao Māori
  • Embedding diversity and inclusion

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or higher
  • Graduated within the past two years
  • Minimum B grade average
  • Legal right to live and work in New Zealand

Work Rights

Legal right to live and work in New Zealand

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