Media and Communication Graduates - Emerging Professionals Programme at NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

Palmerston North City, Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Aug, 26

Salary

69606.0

Posted On

25 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Media Communications, Customer Service, Public Sector Communication, Project Management, Stakeholder Engagement

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Grad Programme at NZTA | Waka Kotahi Permanent Media and Communications graduate role based in Pōneke | Wellington or Te Papaioea | Palmerston North starting February 2027 Starting salary $69,606 Join our Te Reanga Pito Mata | Emerging Professionals Programme and launch your career with a pathway designed to challenge, grow, and inspire you. 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.Be part of our customer promise – a land transport system that connects people, products, and places for a thriving Aotearoa. Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity – Customer & Services Media and Communication Te Mahau – Customer and Services plays a key role in how NZTA connects with central and local government, communities, and industry. You will rotate through teams in Customer and Services working closely with experienced professionals using your knowledge and skills within Media and Communications to contribute to various projects related to improving our customer experience. To view a copy of the position description, click here. Ko koe tēnei | About you You are working towards, or already hold, a bachelor's degree or higher in Media and Communications with a strong interest in Customer Services. You will also: 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. Diversity helps us innovate, grow, and deliver for all communities. We value knowledge of Te Ao Māori, Te Tiriti, and Tikanga Māori, and we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion into everything we do. He aha ngā huanga mōku | What are the benefits for you? Joining the Te Reanga Pito Mata | Emerging Professionals Programme is more than the first step in your career — it’s becoming part of a whānau | family committed to your learning, growth, and wellbeing. Here’s what you can look forward to: A 2‑year development journey with a minimum of three work rotations shaped around the stream you will be going into. You’ll be embedded in teams within 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. Ko wai mātou | About us At NZTA | Waka Kotahi, everything begins with our people. Our success depends on those who choose to make this a great place to work and contribute to a better future for Aotearoa. We are future‑focused, recognising that new technologies and changing customer expectations mean the transport system of today won’t 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: 14 June 2026 For further information, email: careers@nzta.govt.nz 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. Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications. We encourage early applications as we may withdraw the advertising at any time. Ko wai mātou | About us At Waka Kotahi 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. 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.

Responsibilities

Rotate across various teams within the Customer and Services department to contribute to projects improving the transport network. Use media and communication skills to enhance customer experience and connect with government, communities, and industry.