Salary at Transpower

The pay is roughly in-line what other companies offer graduate engineers.

Decent pay for a grad, frequent increases during the 2 years. No bonuses.

Average, especially for Wellington.

Average pay but good benefits

Good grad pay

The base pay seems higher than consultancies at this stage in career. There are also non-salary benefits (away from home allowance when working in a different city) that make a big difference as well.

not so much the company fault as pay is standard, but cost of living crisis hits hard.

Pay is at NZ standard industry rates. Bonuses are uncommon when starting off.

Could be bigger

Very average for the company this important. Also, why most people flee to Australia.

so good, benefits really add to overall salary.

The pay is not as good as consultants but it is decent. It is above average.

The pay is quite similar to what other graduates are offered. If you work away from home, you are given a daily allowance, so there are financial perks beyond your base salary.

Transpower employees get fully covered health insurance, along with income protection and critical illness insurance.

Health insurance and allowance if you are living outside your base.

Southern cross health insurance.

cover eyeglasses up to $350 and have cheap accommodation available at some substations that staff can book out for holidays

Private health insurance.

Benefits include: Health Insurance, Personal Life Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Income Protection, and costs for eye exams/glasses are largely covered. Perks: Cheap short-term accommodation at some substations, rental car discounts.

Depending on placement locations, you may spend up to half your time outside of Wellington and getting free accommodation which can be a huge bonus if you're not paying rent in Wellington.

If it's work-related, it'll be covered. Travel for training in different cities is relatively common depending on your placement.

They have accommodation in multiple cities to book for holidays.

from 5 year tenure you get an extra week of annual leave

Financially supporting engineers to get chartership, living away from home allowances.

Site visits, free life and health insurance, travelling!