Graduate Water Resources Scientist - Water (Feb 2027)

Graduate Water Resources Scientist - Water (Feb 2027)

Graduate Water Resources Scientist - Petone

Are you a new graduate (or soon to graduate in 2026) with a tertiary qualification in Earth or Environmental Science, Physical Geography or Environmental Engineering and aspirations to develop and grow in a collaborative and supportive environment, then join Stantec’s Graduate Programme!

Fantastic perks we provide

• Engineering NZ accredited 2-year graduate development programme
• NZD71,000 base salary with company benefits on top such as spot bonuses, banking discounts, and an extra day's leave.
• Receive a range of insurances including health cover through Southern Cross Medical Insurance
• You will be connected to our international Developing Professionals Group Network with opportunities for training and networking across New Zealand and Australia.
• You will be supported through your Engineering New Zealand Accreditation and mentored for your own personal career development.
• Flexible working environments and excellent employee benefits

What do our Graduate Water Resources Scientists / Engineers do?

As a Graduate Water Resources Scientist or Engineer , you will be working on a broad range of local and international projects aimed at safeguarding our communities from flood hazard and protecting our environment. Whether it’s managing flood risk, conducting hydrological assessments to support hydro power projects, or managing the water quality of stormwater discharges, we’ve done it before.

You will work in the detail of our projects so that you can develop your science or engineering skills solving real world problems that are impacting our communities.

We expect that you would primarily be based in Stantec’s Petone office to work alongside our senior Water Resources Scientists and Engineers, with the opportunity to relocate part or full-time to the Wellington office once you gain more experience.

Some projects that our graduates have recently been involved in

We enjoy a wide variety of work in our team, some day‑to‑day tasks may include

What you will bring

You will be a recent graduate with a tertiary qualification in Earth or Environmental Science, Physical Geography, or Environmental Engineering, ready to kick start your professional career! You are motivated, pragmatic, and have an appetite for learning and gaining experience across various disciplines and geographies.

You will have a strong interest in Water Resources. Given the diverse nature of this discipline, you will have the flexibility and enthusiasm to engage in a wide range of projects. This may include technical tasks such as data analysis and modelling, as well as projects that demand strategic thinking, workshopping, multidisciplinary teams and the potential for community engagement. Additionally, you will :

To be eligible to apply, you must also :

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About Stantec

The Stantec community unites approximately 30,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring water, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning, is built on a nearly 200‑year history. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work.

We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring water, transport and infrastructure projects to life.

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