One of the ways NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi (NZTA) shows our care for our employees is through the benefits we provide. Our benefits are designed to support our people and provide a happy, healthy and high-performing environment.
Competitive remuneration
against market rates
Flexible working options
NZTA Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness insurance scheme
5 weeks annual leave;
15 days sick leave after 3 years service
Annual flu vaccinations
and eye tests
Long service leave
Additional benefits
- KiwiSaver – The Government work-based saving initiative to help you save for your retirement.
Check your eligibility and find out more about the KiwiSaver scheme(external link)
- Ability to purchase additional annual leave (with written agreement from your manager).
- The opportunity to have previous government service recognised towards sick leave entitlements (criteria apply).
- Free or discounted initiatives supporting activities that make a difference to the physical and mental wellbeing of our people, including AIA Mycare and Fitness Passport(external link)
- Discounted healthcare insurance through Southern Cross and UniMed Insurance.
Southern Cross(external link)
UniMed Insurance(external link)
- The opportunity to join Marram Trust and access holiday homes throughout New Zealand at great rates, as well as financial assistance with healthcare.
Marram Trust(external link)
- An employee assistance programme (for free, confidential and independent help with any issues affecting your work or personal life).
- Eligibility for a discount off Microsoft365 subscriptions.
- Free learning and development courses from LinkedIn Learning.
- Regular social club events.
- Service recognition programme.
- A growing number of employee-led networks to promote and support the goals and needs of diverse communities.
Growing your potential
We want to you to be the best you can. Whether it’s on-the-job experience, signing up to a course, coaching opportunities, or secondments to other roles within NZTA – you can build a varied and successful career with us and grow your potential.
