Welcome to Heretaunga, the area renowned for its rich and fertile landscape that is sustained by its life-giving dews and waterways. Welcome to Heretaunga, whose beauty is observed by the sharp eye of the harrier hawk; a landscape rich in history and with an esteemed legacy of caring and providing for its inhabitants.

Taitara Mahi - Transportation Officer - Cadet
Permanent, full-time

Are you:

• Interested in Transportation/Roading as a career;
• A student who has completed your first semester at polytech/university;
• Or a Year 13 student considering Engineering (particularly in the Transportation field) as a career

If so - let's talk!

Following successes with our previous Cadets who have moved onto brighter things within the Transportation industry, an incredible opportunity has arisen for someone keen to join a fun and friendly team of highly skilled professionals to train in a well-recognised career path. We want to grow our next generation of Transportation specialists.

This is your opportunity to achieve the highly desirable qualification of New Zealand Diploma in Engineering (NZDE) without the pain of a student loan.

Our cadetship programme entails:  

• A five year training and development programme.
• Varied opportunities to learn in a real world environment / situations.
• On the job learning, from senior staff who are always willing to share their knowledge.

Ōu wheako –about you:

To be successful in gaining entry into the training course for this role you will ideally have:

• A minimum of NCEA Level 2 in Maths
• NCEA Leave 3 Calculus and Physics would be an advantage, but is not essential
• A minimum of a restricted Drivers Licence

The attributes you will need to bring are:

• A get up and go attitude with problem solving
• A willingness and commitment to learn new things
• The ability to work within a close team but can also work on your own

There will be block courses and training you are required to attend, so the flexibility to travel out of town to attend any training is required.

What can we offer you?

• A supportive team
• Access to a wide range of staff with extensive knowledge they are willing to share
• Time for you to dedicate to your study
• A great working environment
• The opportunity to decide your career path / journey
• An extensive programme of works you would be actively involved in post-Cyclone Gabrielle

We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. If you think this sounds like you and you have the necessary NCEA prerequisites then go on, give it a go. Are you keen to be a part of our journey? Apply today!