Rotational Engineer: Mech/Mechatronic for NZ Grid

PremierAgile Consulting Private Limited; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 58,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Transpower in Wellington invites you to join a two-year Graduate Programme designed to develop your technical capability through real‑world challenges and cross‑team collaborations. You will rotate across Transmission domains and offices, gaining exposure to customers and the wider business from day one.

You’ll complete a BE (Hons) by December 2027 in Mechatronics, Mechanical, or Power Systems papers, and must achieve at least a 5.5 GPA with strong communication and teamwork.

Qualifications

• By December 2027, you'll have completed a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in one of the following disciplines: Mechatronics or Mechanical Engineering, or you will have completed Power Systems/Renewable Energy papers as part of your Engineering Degree.
• You’ll have achieved (or be on track to achieve) a minimum B+ (5.5 GPA) and demonstrate curiosity, outstanding written and verbal communication, and active listening skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities will support your attention to detail in both work and study, while your interest in the bigger picture—and the future of energy—will drive you forward.
• You’ll want to make a difference to Aotearoa and have a positive impact on the communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Engage with internal and external teams, customers, and the wider Transpower business during rotations.
• Develop technical capability by solving real-life problems alongside experienced transmission professionals.
• Rotations may require time in different Transpower offices across Auckland, Hamilton, Palmerston North, Wellington, and Christchurch.
• Build broad understanding of how to specialise in a technical domain (Power Systems, Transmission Lines, National Grid Assets, Real-Time Systems, or Operations Planning).

Skills

Scripting

Programming

MS Office

NZ electricity industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Engineering (Hons)

Power Systems/Renewable Energy papers

Job description

Transpower in Wellington invites you to join a two-year Graduate Programme designed to develop your technical capability through real‑world challenges and cross‑team collaborations. You will rotate across Transmission domains and offices, gaining exposure to customers and the wider business from day one.

You’ll complete a BE (Hons) by December 2027 in Mechatronics, Mechanical, or Power Systems papers, and must achieve at least a 5.5 GPA with strong communication and teamwork.