Summer Intern Programme (Nov 2024)

• Learn from technical experts and build your skills and experience on the job
• Bring your focus and passion for problem solving and sustainability
• Build professional networks and position yourself for a future Graduate role

Take your place at the heart of New Zealand's power system. Kick start your professional career with Aotearoa's Transmission Grid Owner and Operator

Transpower owns and operates New Zealand's National Grid - the unique high voltage transmission network crossing mountain passes, forests, farmland, and open sea, bringing electricity from where it is generated to where it is needed most.

With a whole-of-industry view of the electricity sector, we're at the forefront of the electrification and expansion of infrastructure New Zealand needs for a zero-carbon future.

Summer Interns are key to ensuring we have a pipeline of collaborative potential graduates with the work experience, skills, and behaviours needed to succeed in graduate roles throughout the business, post successful study completion.

About the Opportunity 

Our Summer Intern Programme runs from November to mid-February each year. From day one you will be provided with real work and support from a collaborative professional and knowledgeable team to gain an introductory level understanding of Transpower's role right now, as well as in to the future.

Support, coaching, and mentoring will be provided by our super approachable Early Careers Programme Lead, second year Summer Interns, and a buddy from our Young Professionals community. Together they will enable you to quickly feel comfortable and proactively build relationships beyond your placement.

Our paid Summer Internship programme gives you a fantastic opportunity to experience Transpower and some of the required hours needed to graduate. 

While our programme is primarily based in Wellington, we have limited places available in Christchurch. If you are from other locations, our previous interns have worked together to find accommodation as a group, or stayed at the Victoria University halls in Wellington which offer short term accommodation and are a short walk from our office.

Ultimately, building positive relationships coupled with on the job learning and delivery of great work will give you a real advantage if you wish to apply for the Transpower Graduate Programme in your final year https://www.transpower.co.nz/about-us/careers-transpower/graduate-programme-and-internships/day-life-videos-transpower-graduates 

To be considered, your CV and cover letter will demonstrate that you:

• are working towards a Bachelor of Engineering in a relevant discipline (Electrical, Electronic, Mechatronics, Civil, Engineering Science) with a minimum grade point average (GPA) above 5
• have well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• have a genuine interest in the Electricity Sector and enabling the energy future
• are studying at a New Zealand university and are a citizen, resident, or hold full eligibility to work in New Zealand

At a conversational interview we'll be looking for critical thinking, curiosity, and the ability to work well with others - along with a keen interest in where our exciting sector is going!

Join us at Transpower

Aotearoa is powered by the people who work here. Every home, every marae, every electric vehicle, every hospital relies on the electricity we manage and deliver. This is your opportunity to join us on a mission that affects all New Zealanders, every day and long into the future.

With over 28 nationalities, our people provide diverse perspectives, knowledge, and deep and varied experience which they love to share. 

If you'd like to hear from past interns, check out our Summer internship page About our summer intern programme | Transpower and this video https://careers.transpower.co.nz/jobdetails/ajid/19U58/Summer-Intern-Programme-2024-2025,30979.html 

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and initial conversations/interviews will be scheduled as appropriate.  Role closes 18th August 2024 

Reasonable options are available to enable exploratory conversations and/or interview scheduling to suit your individual circumstances. You must be studying/have studied at a New Zealand University and hold full eligibility to work.