Digital Graduates - Emerging Professionals Programme at New Zealand Transport Agency, Auckland
Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role
- Digital graduate opportunities
- Designed for those who are early in career
- Receive mentoring and training from industry-leading professionals
- Permanent role based in Auckland or Wellington starting February 2026
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Our Emerging Professionals Programme | Te Reanga Pito Mata 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 NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). 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.'
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.'
We are seeking to appoint at a salary of $61,230 commensurate to skills and experience.
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity - Digital'
Te Aukaha - Digital strengthens NZTA through supporting our people and delivering future-focussed solutions. We enable digital change and provide quality data, information, and security services.'
'If you're looking to kick-start your career in either Security, Software Engineering, or as a Technical Business Analyst, our Digital group provide an excellent opportunity for the development of your career, setting you up for success across a large and complex organisation.'
Te Aukaha - Digital strengthens NZTA through supporting our people and delivering future-focussed solutions. We enable digital change and provide quality data, information, and security services.'
'If you're looking to kick-start your career in either Security, Software Engineering, or as a Technical Business Analyst, our Digital group provide an excellent opportunity for the development of your career, setting you up for success across a large and complex organisation.'
Ko koe tēnei | About you'
To be successful in this role, you will bring:'
To be successful in this role, you will bring:'
- A bachelor's degree or higher in Digital (Security, Engineering and Computer and Information Sciences)
- Have graduated within the last three years
- Technical skills and knowledge around specific programs of programming languages, tools, frameworks, and concepts is desirable
- An understanding of operating in an agile environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to write clearly and concisely
- Strong personal and cultural values that drive your performance and commitment'
- The desire to collaborate and engage with a broad range of people
- A desire to learn and gain new skills and knowledge
- Natural curiosity around how things are done and how to make things better'
- A pro-active approach.
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.'
'To view a copy of the position description click here.'
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He aha ngā huanga mōku |'What are the benefits for you?''
- 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'
Ko wai mātou | About us'
At NZTA, 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 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.'
At NZTA, 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 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.'
Rā Katinga | Applications close: 25 May 2025
For further information, email: careers@nzta.govt.nz
To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
NZTA| 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.
Ngā taipitopito tūranga mahi | Job details
| Employer: | New Zealand Transport Agency |
| Location: | Auckland |
| Position type: | Ongoing - Full Time |
| Category: | Graduate |
| Date listed: | 05-May-2025 |
| Salary range: | |
| Closing date: | 19-May-2025 |
| Reference: | JR-0000010576_1746391850 |
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| Website: | http://www.nzta.govt.nz/ |
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