Civil Engineer – Emerging Professionals Programme

NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Join the Graduate Programme at NZTA | Waka Kotahi to grow your civil engineering career. Experience varied work through rotations across teams in transport infrastructure development.

Posted 5/25/2026full-timeWellington • 🇳🇿 New ZealandMid-LevelSenior💰 NZ$69,606 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

From day one, you’ll rotate across teams, gaining broad experience and meaningful opportunities to contribute to improving the transport network and systems that keep our country moving.
Work across a broad range of engineering business units which may include Portfolio & Standards, Maintenance & Operations and/or System Design to ensure that work meets NZTA standards and specifications.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Have graduated within the past two years, obtaining your highest qualification by February 2027.
Hold a minimum B grade average in your completed or current degree.
Have knowledge of, or a willingness to develop an understanding of, te Tiriti o Waitangi and its relevance within the public sector.

Benefits

Comp & perks

A 2‑year development journey with a minimum of three work rotations shaped around your studies and aspirations.
You’ll be embedded in teams across NZTA | Waka Kotahi, with the Programme as your home base—providing guidance, development opportunities, and support throughout your experience.
A strong support network that helps you build meaningful connections and unlock your full potential.
A comprehensive wellbeing package, including five weeks’ annual leave and a range of other great benefits designed to help you feel confident to develop your best mahi.

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