Environmental or Water Graduate Engineer

Wellington Water; Wellington; On-site; NZD 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities organisation in Wellington is offering a full-time Graduate Programme in engineering. This three-year rotational role involves engaging in operations related to water supply and management while receiving ongoing mentoring and development. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, strong communication skills, and a proactive mindset. Flexible work arrangements and extensive benefits are part of this opportunity.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive wellbeing programme

5 weeks annual leave after 2 years

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree must be equivalent to Washington Accord Degree.
• Desire to collaborate and engage with a broad range of people.
• Full, clean current NZ driver’s licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through multiple areas of the business to understand operations.
• Engage in administration of maintenance activities, contracts, and budgeting.
• Manage minor capital works projects.
• Participate in an adaptive leadership program.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Customer service focus

Pro-active approach

Health and safety mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Civil or Environmental

Job description

Kick-start your engineering career with a leading utilities organisation as part of the 3-year Graduate Programme featuring mentoring and career development.

This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week with a remuneration of $74,325 p.a. (including KiwiSaver).

The Opportunity

At Wellington Water, our graduate programme allows you to secure the step from being a graduate with potential to a high achieving young professional and entry into the water industry. You'll be rotated through multiple areas of our business, providing you with an introduction to the overall operations and maintenance activities for the water supply, wastewater, and stormwater networks.

Your skills will be engaged across a broad spectrum of activities, including administration of maintenance activities, contracts, budgeting, investigations, auditing, and managing minor capital works projects. Over time, you will gain experience and confidence through our adaptive leadership program and become a valued part of the company, administering the Wellington Water’s network within the Wellington area.

You Can Expect

• A three-year rotational programme
• Opportunities to contribute to meaningful work that makes a real difference to the Wellington region
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities that will set you up for the future
• Prospects to apply for permanent or ongoing roles on programme completion

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Civil or Environmental (equivalent to Washington Accord Degree), the desire to collaborate and engage with a broad range of people, valuing a customer service focus, excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, a pro-active approach with a health and safety mindset, and a full, clean current NZ driver’s licence.

Benefits

At Wellington Water, our purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities. We genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing.

Our benefits include flexible working arrangements, a comprehensive wellbeing programme, formal and informal professional development opportunities, and 5 weeks annual leave accrual will be available following 2 years of continual service.

About Us

Wellington Water is the professional water services provider across Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa. Our job is to provide safe and healthy drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and ensure the stormwater network is well managed.

We’re a multi-council owned entity, tasked to manage the infrastructure and deliver water services to our communities. The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at our organisational heart. Our people are passionate about providing waters services for our communities and environment, which is reflective in our values; Tangata Tiaki, Whānau, and Mana.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Wellington Water is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

Applicants for safety-sensitive roles will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Wellington Water. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand or eligible to obtain a working visa.