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Downer New Zealand

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  • 50,000 - 100,000 employees

2022/23 Cadetship Programme (Engineering) null

Multiple Sites throughout New Zealand

Opportunity Expired

Are you interested in pursuing a career in engineering? If so, Apply for our Downer Cadetship Programme today! We want you to...Downer Your Diploma!

Opportunity details

Opportunity Type
Graduate Job
Number of Vacancies
20-40
Salary
NZD 47,000 - 62,000

Application dates

Minimum requirements

Accepting International Applications
No
Qualifications Accepted
E
Civil Engineering & Construction

Hiring criteria

Entry pathway

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Working rights

New Zealand

  • New Zealand Citizen
  • New Zealand Permanent Resident
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About the Downer Cadetship

Our programme takes between 2.5 to 4 years to complete, depending on your academic status at the time of commencing the programme.  We have programme managers who oversee and support cadet progress throughout to support you, as well as being allocated a mentor to support study and work placement learnings.

This programme offers a structured rotation plan that ensures a full range of roading and construction knowledge and experiences.

You’ll also have regular meetings to share experiences with other cadets and network with business managers.  We’ll also provide financially and leave allocation to support academic achievement and of course, once you’ve completed the programme you’ll get placement in an entry-level engineering role.

This is an outstanding opportunity to work in a diverse businesses.  We offer you the opportunity to join our diverse and inclusive culture and be part of a great team working in a collaborative environment. 

How to apply:

If you want to take your career to the next level and would like to be considered for our National Cadet Programme – we would be keen to hear from you.  Don’t delay, apply now by completing an online application at www.downercareers.co.nz reference 593666

Please ensure you attach a cover letter stating why you want to be considered for the programme, your CV and your latest academic transcripts.

Application closing date: Sunday 11 September 2022.

For further information about Downer NZ's Cadet Programme check out our website!

Downer NZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture

Our workplaces are drug and alcohol-free - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-Employment drug test and medical  

Hiring criteria

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Entry pathway
Degree or Certificate
Minimum Level of Study
Associate Degree or higher
Study Field
E
Aerospace Engineering & Aviation
Automotive & Transport Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering & Construction
Communications Engineering

Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

country
eligibility

New Zealand

New Zealand

New Zealand Citizen

New Zealand Permanent Resident


Graduate Success Stories


  • Graduate stories
Hearing from other interns has made me realise the breadth of opportunities available, as my experiences have been completely different to that of my peers — giving me an indication of the experiences available within this graduate program.

Nico Aandewiel

  • Graduate stories
A contractor like Downer is a great place to start in the Power industry because you gain an appreciation of what goes into maintaining and upgrading the power network as well as practical considerations that are required in the design phase.

Eva Hall