Transport Planning Opportunities

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time
A track record in transport planning in a business case context, including option development, appraisal and evaluation, stakeholder engagement and project approvals

  • An understanding of the of importance of integrated land use and transport planning to achieve key transport outcomes including mode shift and VKT reduction
  • Design experience and sound project leadership skills, including a high delivery focus and excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to connect people and navigate legislative process and political drivers to deliver great outcomes for our customers
  • Sufficient knowledge, depending on level, to work independently or with support to provide planning and design advice across the organisation and externally
  • A working knowledge of business case principles to ensure proposals are evidence based, aligned and represent a compelling case for investment


To view the position descriptions, please click Senior Transport Planner or Transport Planner We have an exciting array of projects in the pipeline in our transport planning team.

Whilst our teams are based geographically, we collaborate and operate as a national team with opportunities to work across the country no matter your office location.

Our projects incorporate a range of solutions including infrastructure, digital and Intelligent Transport Systems, behaviour change, network optimisation, travel demand management and road pricing.

Some of our key projects include mass rapid transit in our major centres, optimisation, resilience work to respond to climate adaptation plans, VKT (Vehicle Kilometres Travelled) reduction and mode shift, responding to land use changes to ensure we have integrated land use and transport planning.

There has never been a more exciting time to join Waka Kotahi and help to create positive transport outcomes for Aotearoa

Rā Katinga | Applications close:

28 May 2023

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.



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