Data Science, Analytics and Research Graduates - Emerging Professionals Programme

Designed for those who are early in career Receive mentoring and training from industry-leading professionals Permanent role based in Auckland or Wellington starting February 2026 Our Emerging Professionals Programme | Te Reanga Pito Mata 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 NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA). 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. You will rotate through one or two business groups within the organisation, gaining exposure to a wide range of data-driven work. Each rotation will provide unique learning opportunities, allowing you to develop diverse skills and broaden your professional experience. Our Commercial and Corporate group provide specialist support and advice to NZTA and the land transport sector, enabling NZTA to run efficiently and effectively. This group enables NZTA to go further and faster, safely. As part of this, you could rotate through Procurement and Organisational Performance, gaining exposure to critical functions that support the organisation to deliver on its strategic priorities and operations. Our System Leadership group has a focus on setting direction and priorities for NZTA through strategy, policy, planning, evidence, and insights. You will rotate through teams within our Insights and Analytics function, gaining insights into how data is gathered and used to support evidence based decision-making across the organisation.

At NZTA, 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 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.