Emerging Professional Programme - Property (Feb 2025)

• Engineering and project management graduate opportunities
• Based in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch
• Receive mentoring and training from some of the best in the business
• Permanent opportunities start in 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. 

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Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity – Property 

Property is an important enabler for our transport projects. We own around 1,400 properties including residential, lifestyle, rural, commercial and forestry. Over 700 of these properties are leased to other parties. These properties are purchased and held for current or future transport projects. 

Our Transport Property team actively support the project delivery work of our regional property teams by providing focus, framework, and visibility to the programme activities of property acquisition, management, disposal and survey & legalisation to meet the requirements of the Transport Services business plan and wider agency objectives. 

Ko koe tēnei | About you 

To be successful in this role, you will bring: 

• A property qualification (within the last 6 years) and an interest in pursuing a career in property. 
• High attention to detail with good verbal and written communication skills. 
• Strong personal and cultural values that drive your performance and commitment. 
• A team player with a desire to collaborate and engage with a broad range of people. 
• A desire to learn and gain new skills and knowledge in property. 
• 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, 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 an opportunity for you, submit your CV along with your cover letter detailing your suitability.