Graduate Transport Planner, Dunedin

Are you a new graduate (or soon to graduate in 2026) with a Civil Engineering or Technology degree, or related tertiary qualification ?  Do  you aspire to develop and grow in a collaborative and supportive environment, then join Stantec’s 2026-2027 Graduate Programme and kickstart your career with us!

Fantastic perks:

• Engineering NZ Accredited: 2-year graduate development programme.
• Competitive Salary: NZD74,000 base salary plus benefits such as spot bonuses, banking discounts, and an extra day's leave.
• Insurance: Receive a range of insurances including health cover through Southern Cross Medical Insurance
• Global Network: Connect with our international Developing Professionals Group for training and networking across New Zealand and Australia.
• Professional Support: Get mentored for your Engineering New Zealand Accreditation and personal career development.
• Flexible Work Environment: Enjoy flexible working hours and excellent employee benefits.

What you’ll do?

As our Dunedin based Graduate Transport Planner, you will contribute to a variety of local and national transport projects for a diverse range of clients.  You will be part of our large and experienced Dunedin Transport team, where you will be gaining and developing your technical and professional skills and knowledge as part of your transport planning journey.

Your role will give you opportunities across our wider team, which can include the following types of work: 

• Traffic Engineering: Master planning and design of transport facilities for new or modified transport facilities and land development, integrated transport assessment to understand transport related effects of development activities, data collection and transport studies, transport safety assessments.
• Transport Advisory: High-level planning strategies and policies to help analyse and develop transportation solutions, business cases, economic analysis of significant infrastructure projects. 
• Modelling and Planning: Transport modelling to forecast multi-modal travel patterns or analyse traffic flows, developing macro simulations for operational and future scenarios.
• Infrastructure and Construction Management: Working with our Construction and Construction Monitoring engineers to undertake site visits and inspections, contract and program coordination, scheduling, and costing for infrastructure and roading projects. 

Your Role:

• Work across the entire project lifecycle, from concept to design and construction monitoring (onsite).
• Gain exposure to project management and client management.
• Join a large, nurturing, and diverse team that works on local, national and international projects. 
• Collaborate with and learn from national and international industry experts.

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       ·        Applications close 13^th April 2026

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 About Stantec

Stantec’s Transport team in New Zealand is proud to deliver accessible and reliable transport options that get people and freight from A to B. Our 220-strong team is proud to work with councils, private sector clients and asset owners with national and international reach. We advise and design across state highways, local roads, rail, ports and more, generating value through smart ideas, pragmatism, resilience, safety and efficient asset management. We’re focused on futureproofing our infrastructure and creating affordable and sustainable transport choices for our clients and communities.

We’ve been serving our clients and communities in Aotearoa New Zealand for over 125 years. With almost 900 professionals, our team is based in the main cities and throughout the regions. We collaborate across disciplines and sectors to bring buildings, energy, water, environmental, and transport projects to life.

Globally, Stantec unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

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