Graduate Network Planning Engineer

North Power NZ; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Discounted medical cover

Wellbeing support

Fuel discounts

Retail discounts

Ongoing learning

Career progression

Inclusive, family-friendly culture

Job summary

Northpower NZ is seeking a Graduate Network Planning Engineer to join the Network Development team in Northland. You will support growth, reliability, and resilience of the electricity network while applying engineering knowledge in real projects.

You will learn from experienced professionals and develop skills in power systems, modelling, and network planning within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to essential infrastructure for New Zealand communities.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are important.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Computer literacy

Report writing

Team collaboration

Time management

Willingness to learn

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Modelling software

Network planning concepts

Job description

About the Role

Ready to help shape the future of electricity in Northland? As a Graduate Network Planning Engineer, you'll join ourNetwork Development team and play a key role in supporting the growth,reliability, and resilience of Northpower's electricity network. This is afantastic opportunity to apply your engineering knowledge in a real-worldenvironment while learning from experienced industry professionals.

About You

We're looking for a motivated and curious graduate who iseager to learn, enjoys solving complex problems, and is passionate about thefuture of energy.

You’ll bring:

• A Bachelor'sdegree in Electrical Engineering
• Acurrent full New Zealand driver's licence
• Stronganalytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellentwritten and verbal communication skills
• Advancedcomputer literacy and confidence working with technology
• Theability to prepare technical reports and business cases
• Acollaborative and positive attitude with a customer-focused mindset
• Strongorganisational and time management skills
• Awillingness to learn and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Experience with power systems, distributed energy resources,modelling software, or network planning concepts would be advantageous but isnot essential.

What's in it for you?

You’ll be joining a business where your work has a realimpact on communities across Aotearoa. In return, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitivepay, plus flexible leave and boosted KiwiSaver options
• Lifeinsurance, discounted medical cover and wellbeing support
• Fueland retail discounts
• Ongoinglearning, development and career progression opportunities
• Asupportive, inclusive and family-friendly culture where safety comes first
• Theopportunity to work on essential infrastructure projects that help powerNew Zealand's future

About Northpower

Proudly Kiwi-owned, Northpower is one of New Zealand'slargest infrastructure businesses, delivering electricity, fibre, renewables,transmission and energy services across Aotearoa. With over 1,400 peoplenationwide, we’re proud to power the communities that rely on us every day. At Northpower, you’ll be supported by a team that valuesdevelopment, innovation, and continuous learning while helping deliver safe,reliable electricity to the communities we serve.

We welcome people from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong.

Pre-employment checks include a criminal history check, medical assessment, and drug and alcohol testing.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.