Graduate Engineer — Mechanical/Mechatronic (Rotational)

Collaw; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Transpower invites engineering graduates to join a two-year rotational programme commencing in February 2028 in Wellington. You will work across multiple teams and offices, applying first principles to real-world challenges and developing technical capability in power systems and related domains.

You will benefit from mentoring, training, and a pathway to professional accreditation, with opportunities to shape a career in New Zealand''s National Grid and contribute to a net-zero carbon future.

Qualifications

• Completing by Dec 2027 with BE (Hons) in Mechatronics/Mechanical or Power Systems papers.
• Minimum B+ (5.5 GPA) and strong communication and listening skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities to support attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a two-year rotational programme across technical domains.
• Engage with internal/external teams, customers and Transpower business.
• Gain broad understanding of required expertise and build professional relationships.
• Explore career paths within Transpower beyond the programme.

Skills

Scripting

Programming

Communication

Analytical

Education

BE (Hons) in Mechatronics or Mechanical

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Transpower invites engineering graduates to join a two-year rotational programme commencing in February 2028 in Wellington. You will work across multiple teams and offices, applying first principles to real-world challenges and developing technical capability in power systems and related domains.

You will benefit from mentoring, training, and a pathway to professional accreditation, with opportunities to shape a career in New Zealand''s National Grid and contribute to a net-zero carbon future.