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NZ Transport Agency - Waka Kotahi

4.2
  • 500 - 1,000 employees

NZ Transport Agency - Waka Kotahi Graduate Programs & Internships

  • Government & Public Service

About us | Ko wai mātou

Our Emerging Professionals – Te Reanga Pito Mata programme brings some of the country’s top emerging talent together with the best people from across the NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi. We offer a unique opportunity for people 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.

Our work spans everything from helping a new driver to complete their licence application to participating in discussions on how cities plan and fund their transport needs, from promoting safer vehicles to reducing deaths and serious injuries to investing in infrastructure.

Recruitment Process

  • Submit application
  • Complete additional information form
  • Video screening interview
  • Psychometric testing
  • Assessment centre and interview
  • Pre-employment checking

 

Remuneration & Career Growth

  • Supportive and experienced people leaders who really want to see you succeed 
  • Flexibility, including a hybrid – home and office working opportunity 
  • Growth – access to training, development, and a real opportunity to evolve with the business 
  • 5 weeks annual leave + other great benefits 

Graduate Reviews

Overall Score
4.2
Overall score based on 25 reviews
They Score Best in…
9.5
Work Hours
8.5
Management
8.3
Culture
8.2
Office Work Environment
What Graduates Say About Them
  • The level of independence afforded to us. Waka Kotahi has a very high trust culture, where you are trusted to work in whatever way/location works most effectively for you.
  • All the managers I have interacted with so far have been extremely knowledgeable and helpful in supporting me and my growth.
  • Great opportunities to work in a range of teams (during the two-year Emerging Professionals programme).
  • Very excited about the promotion opportunities at NZTA. The Emerging Professionals programme means that we finish our rotations with a guaranteed role in the organisation.
  • The organisation has a very dynamic and diverse culture. There are people from various backgrounds and cultures, which adds to the good experience of working there.
  • The worst thing about my workplace is the increased workload due to budget cuts and restructuring.
  • On the job training has been provided for my daily tasks. I wish that more formal training opportunities were available.
  • Delay in decision making.
  • You can have no work one day and be working to a tight deadline another day. This may be exciting or stressful depending on your preferences.
  • Public sector work may not have some of the luxuries afforded by private companies.

Jobs & Opportunities

Locations With Jobs & Opportunities
  • Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch
Hiring candidates with qualifications in
B
Business & Management
E
Engineering & Mathematics
I
IT & Computer Science
P
Property & Built Environment
Current Jobs & Opportunities

Graduate Job or Program

Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch
Salary
NZD 61,000 - 62,000 / Year

5 weeks annual leave, employer Kiwisaver contribution, hybrid working

Graduate Success Stories


  • Graduate stories

William Thursfield

Emerging Professional – Environmental Planner at NZ Transport Agency - Waka Kotahi

Bachelor of Urban Planning (Honours) at Auckland University of Technology

  • Graduate stories

Robert Aperehama

Emerging Professional – Insights Advisor at NZ Transport Agency - Waka Kotahi

Bachelor of Business at Auckland University of Technology