GHD Graduate Program 2025 / 26 - Graduate Scientist - Auckland

Overview

We’re GHD. We don’t do hair. But we do straighten out some of the world’s biggest challenges. We’re engineers, scientists, designers, architects, planners, advisors, innovators and change makers, committed to making energy, water and communities sustainable for generations to come. Since 1928, we’ve been wholly owned by our employees. Today, we are 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals working in over 160 offices across five continents — Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America, and the Pacific region.

Who could you be at GHD? Our two-year Graduate Development Program is designed to give you a smooth start to your consulting career. Alongside your peers, managers and mentors, we’ll help you detangle any challenges along the way.

Responsibilities / Program Experience

• Geology or hydrogeology related experience, including applied environmental science with geography, geology, or chemistry background.
• You’ll get a broad look at the many career pathways available at GHD.
• You’ll have the chance to work in design teams to help deliver exciting projects, contribute to bids and tenders, and even get hands-on with occasional site work.
• In your first year, we’ll focus on the fundamentals of consulting to help you find your rhythm in the industry.
• By year two, you’ll have the flexibility to style your development, whether that’s diving deeper into your technical development or soaking up wisdom from your mentors.

Application Process

A frizz-free application process : We want your journey to be as smooth as possible, so here’s everything you need to help you prep like a pro :

Your journey to joining GHD : Here’s what to expect, step by step :

Inclusion and Accessibility

We’re committed to being as inclusive as possible and giving everyone an equitable chance of getting through our application process. If you identify as neurodiverse or have a disability and need adjustments to any part of the process, let us know in your application form—we’re here to help.

Start Dates and Opportunities

Most of our full-time roles kick off in February 2026, though some teams might have earlier start dates in mid-2025. There might also be casual work opportunities throughout your final year of study to give you a head start.

Ready to Shine?

If you’ve got your documents polished and prepped, the application should only take 10-15 minutes. Apply now and take the first step toward an exciting career in consulting.

About GHD and Our Commitments

GHD is a global professional services company that leads through engineering, architecture, and construction expertise. We are an employee-owned company with over 11,000 diverse and skilled individuals, across more than 200 offices spanning five continents. The Power of Commitment is our brand promise. It’s what makes us different. We are bound to our stated vision and determination to address humanity’s most urgent needs : to make water, energy and urbanisation sustainable for generations to come.

Community impact is important to us, influencing how we work, our projects and how we give back. Our GHD in the Community program partners with not-for-profit organisations to work on pro-bono projects, as well as volunteering and fundraising for philanthropic and humanitarian causes. We also channel some of our profits into the GHD Foundation, a registered charity that addresses disadvantage and inequality in children accessing STEAM education in the countries where we live and work.

Within GHD, our employee groups and networks help us foster community, find our tribe, and celebrate what makes us unique. These groups play a big part in our global diversity, equity and inclusion strategy, creating spaces for meaningful and safe conversations, connecting with likeminded individuals, and creating a voice to leadership.

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