Graduate Engineer

Overview

Powerco Graduate Programme

Tauranga, Palmerston North or New Plymouth

Permanent - Full-time

Switch on your career at Powerco. At Powerco, we’re more than an electricity and gas distribution network company. Our customers, and the communities we serve, rely on us to deliver safe, reliable and affordable energy solutions. That means maintaining our existing poles, wires and pipes, and moving towards an energy future centred around sustainability, innovation and, simply put, doing what’s right.

We’re on the hunt for passionate, curious and innovative graduates, like you, to join our 2026 Graduate Programme. We’re also looking in multiple locations – New Plymouth, Tauranga and Palmerston North.

Why Powerco?

Our programme is designed with two things in mind - Impact and Growth. Here’s what it looks like :

• Workstream rotations – You’ll spend time in different areas of the business to give you time to learn, gain experience and help find where you fit.
• Real projects, real exposure – You’ll work on mahi that matters and have opportunities to see how your work impacts customers, contractors and the industry. You’ll attend site visits to see your projects and meet our contractors in the field. You’ll attend industry conferences and events to gain exposure and real industry insights.
• Grad Development Programme – With a te ao māori foundation and modules built around all facets of leadership, including leading self, you and your graduate rōpū will get together quarterly to connect, learn, grow and have fun.

One last thing – did we mention that all of our grads are guaranteed a permanent role at Powerco? To be honest, most of our grads get permanent roles before the end of the Graduate programme!

Sounds good right?! There’s more :

Who We’re Looking For

We’re after graduates with a blend of passion and skill who are armed with a conjoint degree or diploma in engineering and another field. There is the obvious one, Electrical Engineering, but we are interested in a wide range of qualifications to cultivate a new generation of innovative and visionary leaders.

If you have a flair for finding simple solutions for complex problems or a knack for knowing where to go to find answers, we’re keen to hear from you. If you’re a confident communicator, a visionary looking for challenge and purpose, or a hard worker who gets the mahi done, we’re keen to hear from you too.

Join our 600+ team. We need people like you. Apply Now!

Start date - 23 Feb 2026

Applications close : Friday 31 October 2025

Our ability to get the best out of people is what sets Powerco apart. We realise that candidates – especially from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds – often won’t apply for roles unless they meet ALL the criteria. We encourage anyone who shares our passion for connecting communities to apply for any role that aligns to your strengths and interests. We will provide a safe space where you can bring your whole self to work and thrive.

If you would benefit from support or adjustments in order to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please phone or email

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