Project - New Grad - Graduate Civil Engineer (Water) (Jan 2024)

• 3-year, fixed term opportunity for students passionate about a career in Water
• Exposure to unique working environments across three different organisations
• Leverage your experience to create better outcomes for communities in Auckland

Project New Grad…

Watercare, GHD and Fulton Hogan are excited to collaborate once again to offer positions to Civil Engineering graduates to be part of "Project New Grad", the programme started in 2005, designed to expose you what a career in the Engineering industry could look like across the Utilities, Consultant and Contractor sectors.

The three companies have a common vision of delivering industry leading infrastructure projects which care for our environment, helping New Zealanders to have a better future. 

What’s in it for you

Project New Grad is a three-year, fixed term development programme made up of 12-month placement rotations across each organisation. Our aim is to equip you with the range of skills and experience you need for your successful career, to expose you to each of our different sectors and surround you with a network of experienced industry professionals.

The type of work you deliver will vary from placement to placement, however for all of them you will have the opportunity to make an impact on thousands of Aucklanders each day. You may find yourself working on designing water infrastructure, maintaining and improving assets across Auckland or working on site, impacting projects which improve delivery to the network.

We truly care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools, they need to succeed. Below are some of the  

• Rotations around the business 
• Professional Membership 
• Learning and development programmes

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for Civil Engineering students with Honours who are passionate about the future of Water and keen to see a broader perspective working across the project lifecycle. We are seeking applications from those who want to realise their personal potential, while enjoying the diversity of a network of professionals, contributing to the wider community.

You should be able to demonstrate your passion through relevant experience, such as studying relevant modules, or previous work experience or internships and have the following characteristics;

• Learn about us, and our direction
• Working collaboratively with other parts of business
• Maximise the mutual learning
• Actively identifying new areas for learning, regularly creating, and taking advantage of learning opportunities
• Use newly gained knowledge and skills on the job and learn through their application
• Manage individual performance
• Set high standards of performance for self and others
• Assume responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks
• Delivers objectives in line with the company’s direction
• Demonstrate a commitment to work co-operatively within your team and manage your own performance alongside your team
• Identify, develop, and lead improvement opportunities.
• Provide suggestions to management for improving delivery, customer service and internal processes
• Ensure personal/professional development is in line with relevant professional bodies.

In return, you will gain hands on experience in civil engineering, project management, developing technical and behavioural skills and qualifications for the future and career development.

If this sounds like the exciting entry to your career, and you are as passionate as we are about the Water industry, then apply today. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to be part of an award-winning programme, so do not delay, roles are to commence January 2024.

Additional requirements

• Be a New Zealand Citizen or Resident
• Hold at least a Restricted New Zealand Drivers Licence
• Be able to pass Pre-employment Checks (MOJ, Pre-employment medical, References, etc.)

Sound like you?

If you are looking for a role to showcase your skills, build a long-lasting legacy, and want to help us build on our Good Work culture, then we want to hear from you.

We expect to hold final interviews in April, with offers confirmed by the end of May.