Graduate Network Planner - Water, Auckland

Stantec; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Engineering NZ Accredited

Competitive Salary

Insurance

Global Network

Professional Support

Flexible Work Environment

Job summary

Stantec’s 2026-2027 Graduate Programme invites graduates in civil engineering, environmental science, geography, or data science to start a career in water network planning in Auckland. You’ll work within a supportive, diverse team on three waters projects, model building, and data analytics, with mentoring toward Engineering NZ accreditation.

Role includes engaging with international teams across the UK and Australia, flexible hours, and a competitive NZD74,000 base salary plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a qualification in civil engineering, environmental science, geography, data or other science.
• Interest in learning and developing skills in network planning.
• Willingness to collaborate in a large, diverse team and engage with local and international colleagues.
• Eligibility to work in New Zealand (Working Rights: Student Visa, Permanent Resident, Citizen).

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of network models (three waters) for design and optimization.
• Connect data-driven insights with strategic decision-making for future services.
• Execute project design, documentation and quality assurance.
• Support project managers and senior staff in client engagements and presenting findings.
• Participate in innovation and learning to develop leading industry practices.
• Assist with proposals and bid materials to highlight team expertise.

Skills

Problem solving

Programming

Communication

Education

Recent graduate in civil engineering, environmental science, geography, data or related science

Tools

Hydraulic modelling

Data analytics

Job description

Graduate Network Planner - Water, Auckland - ( 260000NL )

Description

Are you a new graduate (or soon to graduate in 2026) with a civil engineering, environmental science, geography, data science, or science tertiary qualification? Do you aspire to develop and grow in a collaborative and supportive environment, then join Stantec’s 2026-2027 Graduate Programme and kickstart your career with us!

Fantastic perks:

• Engineering NZ Accredited : 2-year graduate development programme.

• Competitive Salary: NZD74,000 base salary plus benefits such as spot bonuses, banking discounts, and an extra day's leave.

• Insurance: Receive a range of insurances including health cover through Southern Cross Medical Insurance

• Global Network: Connect with our international Developing Professionals Group for training and networking across New Zealand and Australia.

• Professional Support: Get mentored for your Engineering New Zealand Accreditation and personal career development.

• Flexible Work Environment: Enjoy flexible working hours and excellent employee benefits.

What you’ll do?

As our Graduate Network Planner, you will collaborate with a diverse team on a wide range of engaging and strategically driven projects.

Are you passionate about the environment and water? Do you have interest in how three waters are serviced to our communities? Are you interested in exploring how hydraulic modelling and data analytics can help us deliver these services? We service both international and local clients on a range of three waters network planning projects.

Some of the exciting projects that our teams are working on:

• Model build and calibration

• Master planning and growth assessments

• Flooding studies and option development

• Servicing strategies and network assessments

• Data analytics and insights to identify problems and develop solutions

• Supporting Stantec international teams on wastewater overflows and environmental impact assessments (United Kingdom) and master plans (Australia)

Day to day tasks could include:

• Assisting in the development of network models (all three waters) used in the assessment of infrastructure design solutions, master planning and operational optimization

• Connecting data-driven insights with strategic decision-making, for future service offerings

• Executing project design, documentation and quality assurance

• Supporting project managers and senior technical personnel in client engagements and presentation of findings

• Engaging in innovation, experimentation, and learning to develop competitive industry-leading practices

• Supporting proposal and bid development, preparing materials that highlight our team’s expertise

• Building, developing and maintaining strong and trusting working relationships with your colleagues both locally and internationally.

Your Role:

• Gain exposure to project management and client management.

• Join a large, nurturing, and diverse team that works on local, national and international projects.

• Collaborate with and learn from national and international industry experts.

What You Bring:

• Recent graduate with a qualification in civil engineering, environmental science, geography, data or other science with a keen interest in learning and developing skills in network planning

• Ability to use your initiative and think outside the box

• A positive can-do attitude, with good written and oral skills

• Preferred candidates will have strong problem‑solving, programming and communication skills.

• You will have a strong interest in water and ddemonstrated personal leadership qualities to thrive in challenging environments

Eligibility

• Be a recent graduate or due to finish studies by December 2026

• Preferably have a full clean current driving licence

• Working Rights: Student Visa, Permanent Resident, Citizen

Applications close 27 October 2026

About Stantec

Stantec’s Water team in New Zealand has an impressive portfolio of successful projects that benefit communities nationwide and beyond, with significant contributions to international work. Our water focus covers the management of drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and groundwater as a collective resource. Dams and hydropower are a key focus, driving resilience and renewable energy solutions. Tackling our water challenges is crucial, and our diverse local network includes over 360 water specialists dedicated to innovation.

We’ve been serving our clients and communities in Aotearoa New Zealand for over 125 years. With almost 900 professionals, our team is based in the main cities and throughout the regions. We collaborate across disciplines and sectors to bring buildings, energy, water, environmental, and transport projects to life.

Globally, Stantec unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction, and commissioning begins at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships.

Qualifications

What You Bring:

• Recent graduate with a qualification in civil engineering, environmental science, geography, data or other science with a keen interest in learning and developing skills in network planning

• Ability to use your initiative and think outside the box

• A positive can-do attitude, with good written and oral skills

• Preferred candidates will have strong problem‑solving, programming and communication skills.

• You will have a strong interest in water and ddemonstrated personal leadership qualities to thrive in challenging environments

Primary Location : New Zealand-Auckland-Auckland

Organization : BC-3101 Water-NZ New Zealand

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Entry Level

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans