Emerging Professionals

1 month ago


Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Planning graduate opportunities
- Based in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch
- Receive mentoring and training from some of the best in the business
- Permanent opportunities starting February 2025

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.
To view a copy of the position description click here.
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:

- A planning qualification (within the last 6 years) and an interest in pursuing a career in planning.
- High attention to detail with good verbal and written communication skills.
- 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.
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 - Waka Kotahi NZ, 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.

**Rā Katinga | Applications close**: 12 May 2024

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.



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