Application Process & Interviews at Transpower

The interview consisted of a mixture of industry-specific questions (i.e., the role Transpower plays in the wider electricity sector), basic technical questions, and personal questions. The next stage of the recruitment process was a series of assessments: one to gauge your personality, and one to assess your cognitive skills. The final stage is a background check (references, criminal record, prior employment etc.)

I was an intern so I was shortlisted as I was interested in the grad role. I went through one interview with the hiring manager and the business owner. Then followed a psychometric test and a drug test.

Hiring process was good experience overall. Quick responses after interviews and good communications from the HR department. However, was promised that some working arrangements would be more flexible but that changed after I started

Starts with an interview, online or in person. This is with the graduate manager and the manager of your wider team. Then there is a psychological/emotional IQ assessment and a timed logic assessment. Then you send over your academic transcript and they reach out to your references. Throughout the process, the graduate manager keeps in touch with you and encourages you to call if you have any questions.

Relaxed interviews that are more about how you think than what you already know.

Your interview process may vary. However, we underwent a standard suite of psychometric assessments, and had non-technical and technical interview questions.

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Pretty straightforward, 15 minutes of general questions and 45 minutes of technical questions.

The hiring process is done in fairness, and it upholds all level of integrity.

I found Transpower's interview process was very good compared to other companies. They responded very quickly and was available for support. (Unlike other companies where they are quite slow) For me, I had one interview (with graduate manager and a technical manager together). The interview consisted of general questions and some technical questions (I'd say about a 60/40 ratio). The next stage would be a behavioural assessment, sort of like an IQ test. And then moved on to references. Overall the process was very smooth and the HR team was in constant communication with me throughout the process.

It started with an interview, and if you were shortlisted, you completed a personality test, an emotional intelligence test, and a general mental ability test. The final part of the process involved background checks (references, criminal history etc.)

There is usually a quick phone chat/interview. This is followed by a panel interview where you are asked various questions including values, technical, team work and how you deal with challenges.

Industry-specific questions focused on the work that Transpower does, who its stakeholders are, who its regulators are, who the chief executive is, etc. Technical questions included the forces that transmission towers/poles are subjected to when in service, along with others to assess your prior knowledge of Transpower's assets. Personal questions focused on your prior work experience, your hobbies, your strengths and weaknesses, etc.

What excites me about my degree and type of work in getting into? What would include in my ideal day at work? Challenges and how I overcame them? Experiences working with different types of people. What factors to consider in a design process?

Mix of technical and behaviour questions

Both technical and non-technical questions. Technical questions included my knowledge on New Zealand's transmission grid, the possible problems it might have, my thoughts on its future, what happens to the frequency of the system when the load increases, etc. Non-technical included describing situations where I had to reach out for help, where I had to take responsibility, where I had to be a leader, etc.

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They want to know that you have researched about the company and know what they do. Questions such as who is the CEO? or who does the company work for?

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Typical behavioural and people questions. Also some questions to see if you did your research on the company beforehand to gauge interest. I was also given some technical questions. It was a 60/40 split behavioural and technical. The technical questions were not very hard. It was more to gauge your problem-solving abilities and some basic understanding.

Your interview process may vary. I received scenario-based questions, as well as questions relating to the energy industry, transmission, and Transpower.

Do research on Transpower prior to doing the interview. The company website has an abundance of information. Be up-to-date with current events in the energy/electricity sector. Demonstrating knowledge of Transpower and the wider industry not only shows the interview panel that you put effort into things, but it also demonstrates that you have an interest in the job you're applying for, which will help you to get an offer of employment.

Read about the company and what we do. Read 'Whakamana I te mauri hiko' to get rough understanding of our strategies and future plans. Have examples for 'think about a time when...' type questions. Use the STAR method to answer questions. Good luck!

Do research on the company. What it does, how it does it.

Make sure you do a bit of research about the national grid first, but you are not expected to be an expert. A willingness to learn and a good attitude is the most important thing,

Read up on the company values! Learn more about the company, even if it is just basics. Transpower does a lot for communities too! The Transpower website should have plenty of information. Also get some basic understand of the industry, such as electrification and electric fleet and how it can affect the grid. (My technical question for power systems)

Make sure you know a bit about the electricity industry and Transpower's role as both grid owner and operator. And just be yourself :) there is a really nice group of people here so if you're the right fit you will be set

research lots about the company structure

Be yourself and do your research. Being genuine is the most important thing, and don't be afraid to ask questions if you don't know the answer.

Read about what we do as a company and our values. Get some prep on Quant, Verbal and logic.

Do background research on the company and the wider industry, so you know what work the company is involved in.

Do a bit of research on the company you have applied for, it's good to have a background on the kind of work they're involved in.