Finance Graduate (Feb 2025)

Congratulations on making it to the end of your studies!

At Auckland Transport we are shaping the future of Tāmaki Makaurau and doing worthwhile work that makes a big difference for our communities.

We are offering 2 talented Finance graduates some awesome opportunities to fast forward their career by joining AT as a permanent employee.

In Finance at AT you will be given the opportunity to find a career that gives you purpose and taps into your passion. We look for different backgrounds, different experiences, different cultures and different degrees - allowing you to feel safe about bringing your full self to work. 

Ko wai mātou | About us  &  Nōu te rourou - What's in it for you? 

During our 18-month programme in Finance you will work on building your craft within your home team and home leader and under the guidance of a mentor being offered both stability and support.

• You will also get the opportunity to work across the business gaining new skills and delivering real projects and change during three 6 monthly rotations.
• Once the 18-month programme concludes you will be seamlessly transitioned into a permanent position within AT, from one of your rotations, continuing your journey in the AT whānau.

Te Whiwhinga mahi - The Opportunity

• Working with Finance Business Partners to ensure monthly accounting processes are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assisting with the preparation of financial reports and communicating financial information to stakeholders, including non-financial managers.
• Working with Senior Financial Analysts and Investment Advisors to ensure economic analysis is carried out in accordance with the New Zealand Transport Agency's Investment Decision Making Framework
• Adding value to business partners by creating a positive two-way relationship.
• Providing proactive support for Project and Programme Steering Groups.
• Developing a good understanding of processes and requirements across the Finance and Funding & Analysis teams.
• Proactively researching initiatives for new or increased funding.

Ko koe tēnei | About you 

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree obtained from either University or Polytechnic within the last two years
• Exceptional communication and relationship building skills.
• A passion for agile ways of working, problem solving, and innovative solutions
• Energetic, results driven and adaptable.
• Driven and disciplined ready to give their career an amazing start.

What to do next!

Please APPLY by 5pm on the 1st of September and include a Cover Letter which answers the following:

1. Please outline why you would like to work for Auckland Transport.
2. Please explain your interest and passion for your major/degree.
3. Please discuss how the skills you developed in and outside of university would help you when working at Auckland Transport

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete a video interview during the period of 1st to 14th of September.

If successful at this stage, you will be invited to attend an in-person interview at Auckland Transport's Head Office at 20 Viaduct Harbour Avenue with the hiring team.

Start date Feb 2025

Good Luck!