Graduate Engineer

Graduate Engineers

New Plymouth or Tauranga

• Newly revamped two-year graduate programme.
• Six-monthly remuneration reviews.
• A culture and environment where you can learn, grow, have fun and be yourself!

Power your future with Powerco.

At Powerco, we’re more than an electricity and gas distribution network. We’re dedicated to connecting communities and powering more than 900,000 customers. We're passionate about pioneering a path to a low-carbon future and empowering Aotearoa with sustainable energy solutions. Our work is driven by our ethos, Ngā Tikanga - Our Way, ensuring we’re collectively working towards our goals with integrity, intelligence, and an eye on the future. On top of that, we’re one of New Zealand’s Top 100 graduate employers.

We’re on the hunt for passionate, curious and innovative graduates, like you, to join our newly revamped Graduate Programme for 2025. 

Why Powerco?

We need you to be the force that drives our business into the future, and we’ve revamped our Graduate Programme to provide you with a platform for success. Here’s what we offer:

• Two-year rotating programme where you’ll get to work on real projects alongside some of New Zealand’s best engineers.
• Personal development where you’ll learn about your strengths, values, self-awareness, psychological safety, leadership skills and more.
• Six-monthly remuneration reviews.
• Support and reimbursement of driver’s licence fees (if still to gain full driver’s licence).\Engineering NZ membership fees covered (or other professional membership).
• Support and reimbursement of relocation costs.
• Fully subsidised medical and life insurance.
• Most importantly, a culture and environment where you can learn, grow, have fun and be yourself!

Who we’re looking for:

We’re after Graduate Engineers with a blend of passion and skill, armed with a degree or diploma in electrical, mechatronic engineering or a related field. If you have a flair for finding simple solutions for complex problems, or a knack for knowing where to go to find answers, we’re keen to hear from you. If you’re a confident communicator, a visionary looking for challenge and purpose, or a hard worker that gets the mahi done, we’re keen to hear from you.

Don’t just step into the future – help create it with Powerco. Apply Now!

Applications close: Friday 24 May 2024

Our ability to get the best out of people is what sets Powerco apart. We realise that candidates – especially from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds – often won’t apply for roles unless they meet ALL the criteria. We encourage anyone who shares our passion for connecting communities to apply for any role that aligns to your strengths and interests. We will provide a safe space where you can bring your whole self to work and thrive. 

If you would benefit from support or adjustments in order to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please phone 0800 769372 or email kiaora@powerco.co.nz