Graduate Engineering Program 2027 - NZ

SANITI - Student Association of Nelson-Marlborough Institute of Technology Inc; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring and support from industry

Learning and development opportunities

Safety, sustainability and innovation

Collaborative team environment

Long-term career growth opportunities

Competitive remuneration

Job summary

SANITI - Student Association of Nelson-Marlborough Institute of Technology Inc. is offering a structured graduate program designed to rotate across multiple business functions and project environments.

You will support operations, finance, programming, and admin tasks while working with seasoned professionals to gain hands-on experience. You’ll build technical capability, commercial awareness, and stakeholder engagement skills, contributing to projects that power communities.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering, completed in 2025 or due by end of 2026.
• New Zealand Citizenship or Permanent Residency.
• Current driver’s licence and availability to commence in February 2027.
• Willingness to learn and build a professional career from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured graduate program with rotations across various business functions and project environments.
• Support operational, financial, programming, and administrative activities.
• Work alongside experienced industry professionals to gain hands-on experience.
• Build technical capability, develop commercial awareness, and strengthen stakeholder engagement skills.
• Contribute to projects that power and connect communities.
• Demonstrate flexibility and mobility, including travel and relocation across Australia and/or New Zealand as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Organisational skills

Willingness to learn

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Civil/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Participate in a structured graduate program with potential rotations across various business functions and project environments.
• Support operational, financial, programming, and administrative activities.
• Work alongside experienced industry professionals to gain hands‑on experience.
• Build technical capability, develop commercial awareness, and strengthen stakeholder engagement skills.
• Contribute to projects that power and connect communities.
• Demonstrate flexibility and mobility, including travel and relocation across Australia and/or New Zealand as required.

About You

The company is looking for:

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering, completed in 2025 or due by the end of 2026.
• New Zealand Citizenship or Permanent Residency.
• Current driver's licence and availability to commence in February 2027.
• Willingness to learn, an open mindset, and desire to build a professional career from the ground up.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Collaborative approach and eagerness to learn from experienced professionals.
• Proactive, self‑motivated attitude with commitment to ongoing development.

Compensation & Benefits

• Exposure to major infrastructure and utilities projects across Australia.
• Mentoring and support from experienced industry professionals.
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Strong focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Competitive remuneration and employee benefits.
• Opportunities for long‑term career growth within a leading infrastructure services provider.