Assistant Engineer (Cadet)

Hauraki District Council; Paeroa; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in New Zealand seeks an Assistant Engineer (Cadet) for a structured 4-year cadetship program. You will work alongside experienced professionals, receive mentoring, and have course fees covered while you gain practical experience. Candidates should be motivated, strong communicators, and ideally have NCEA Level 2 or 3 in maths and science. This role offers a unique opportunity to earn while you learn and pursue a meaningful engineering career.

Benefits

Course fees covered

On-the-job training

Mentoring from industry experts

Qualifications

• Keen to learn and develop both technically and personally.
• Able to balance study with work commitments.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside experienced professionals and learn on the job.
• Complete studies over four years with mentorship.

Skills

Motivated to build a career in engineering

Strong communicator and team player

Education

NCEA Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Assistant Engineer (Cadet) | Kaiawhina Kaipūkaha

Join us and build your career from the ground up! We are offering an exciting Assistant Engineer Cadetship designed to support your learning journey and professional growth.

About the role

As an Assistant Engineer (Cadet), you'll work alongside experienced professionals, learning on the job while completing your studies over four years. We'll fully support your development by covering course costs, providing mentoring, and giving you the opportunity to apply your learning directly to real-world projects.

About you

To succeed in this role you should possess the following:

• Motivated to build a career in engineering
• Keen to learn and develop both technically and personally
• A strong communicator and team player
• Able to balance study with work commitments
• Holds (or is working towards) NCEA Level 2 or 3 (or equivalent), with strengths in maths and science

Why join us?

• Work for an organisation that values diversity, inclusion, and community impact.
• 4-year structured cadetship programme
• Course fees covered
• On-the-job training and mentoring from industry experts
• Exposure to a wide range of engineering projects and practical experience
• A supportive environment to help you succeed academically and professionally

This cadetship is a rare opportunity to earn while you learn, graduate debt-free, and step straight into a meaningful engineering career. With our support, you'll build the skills, confidence, and experience to succeed as a qualified engineer and make a real difference in our community.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Embracing the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, we are committed to building meaningful relationships with tangata whenua and creating a workplace that values and respects Te Ao Māori.

Join us in making a positive difference in our community. Apply today!