NZ Transport Agency - Waka Kotahi Graduate Programs & Internships

Government & Public Service

About us | Ko wai mātou

At Waka Kotahi, the NZ Transport Agency, 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. The Transport Agency 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.

Recruitment Process

Submit application
Complete additional information form
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

4.0

Overall score based on 13 reviews

They Score Best in…

7.7

Corporate Social Responsibility

8.5

Culture

8.5

Management

9.4

Work Hours

7.7

Corporate Social Responsibility

8.5

Culture

8.5

Management

9.4

Work Hours

What Graduates Say About Them

Culture, diversity and acceptance accords all levels of the organisation.
The people here are very nice and approachable. You never hesitate to tap on someone's shoulder and ask questions at any time
The people and the flexibility
I really love the flexible working scheme. It means that if I need to pop over to a doctors appointment I can do that. I truly just need to finish my work and make up those hours. That level of trust and responsibility is something that I really appreciate.
Everyone is super friendly and eager to help out. I never feel worried about having to ask for help, regardless of how senior the person I am asking is.
Waka Kotahi cares about the growth of the new graduates. They understand that this is likely some graduates' first job in the industry and they look after you and want to see your technical and personal skills develop. The culture around the office and team I am a part of is extremely supportive and welcoming.

Funding is a key restraint for progress.
Government Organisation / but this is also a positive
As a graduate sometimes the workload can be light.
At the moment, a lot of people are still working from home, which means the office is quiet and I don't get heaps of face-to-face time with my team.
Large organisation and sometimes it takes a long time to get things.

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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

Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch

Improve and enhance the transport network and systems across Aotearoa!

Start Date

10 Feb 2025 - 21 Feb 2025

Salary

NZD 61,000 / Year

Employer KiwiSaver contribution, flexible working, 5 weeks annual leave, life insurance.

Apply on employer site

Graduate Job

Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch

Improve and enhance the transport network and systems across Aotearoa!

Start Date

10 Feb 2025 - 21 Feb 2025

Salary

NZD 61,000 / Year

Employer KiwiSaver contribution, flexible working, 5 weeks annual leave, life insurance.

Apply on employer site

All opportunities (4)

Graduate Success Stories

Graduate stories

I love being surrounded by such an enthusiastic team who are motivated to make change in the transport system, and this inspires me every day to keep advocating for change.

Breanna Greaney

Emerging Professional

Graduate stories

I love being surrounded by such an enthusiastic team who are motivated to make change in the transport system, and this inspires me every day to keep advocating for change.

Breanna Greaney

Emerging Professional

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Graduate stories

I found that the transport company I was working at was very interesting because while I was researching and collecting data, there was some interesting data about how transport works and new ways to deal with transport in general.

Poreia Millad

Emerging Professional program – Data Enterprise Warehouse

Graduate stories

I found that the transport company I was working at was very interesting because while I was researching and collecting data, there was some interesting data about how transport works and new ways to deal with transport in general.

Poreia Millad

Emerging Professional program – Data Enterprise Warehouse

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Graduate stories

I love being surrounded by such an enthusiastic team who are motivated to make change in the transport system, and this inspires me every day to keep advocating for change.

Breanna Greaney

Emerging Professional

Graduate stories

I love being surrounded by such an enthusiastic team who are motivated to make change in the transport system, and this inspires me every day to keep advocating for change.

Breanna Greaney

Emerging Professional

Read full story

Graduate stories

I found that the transport company I was working at was very interesting because while I was researching and collecting data, there was some interesting data about how transport works and new ways to deal with transport in general.

Poreia Millad

Emerging Professional program – Data Enterprise Warehouse

Graduate stories

I found that the transport company I was working at was very interesting because while I was researching and collecting data, there was some interesting data about how transport works and new ways to deal with transport in general.

Poreia Millad

Emerging Professional program – Data Enterprise Warehouse

Read full story

All graduate success stories (9)