Graduate Opportunities - Water (Feb 2026)

What if you could breathe new life into New Zealand’s waterways and your career?
With us, you can.

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

As the premier design, engineering and environmental consultancy in Aotearoa New Zealand, WSP exists to future-proof our cities and environment. We are proud to have the blueprint of Aotearoa New Zealand in our DNA and our 2,200 expert professionals in 35 offices are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve.

WSP Graduate Opportunities

We are hiring for Graduate roles nationwide to start in early 2026. We have offices in Alexandra, Auckland, Blenheim, Christchurch, Dunedin, Gisborne, Greymouth, Hamilton, Invercargill, Napier, Nelson, New Plymouth, Paeroa, Palmerston North, Queenstown, Rotorua, Taupō, Tauranga, Timaru, Wellington, Whakatāne, Whanganui, Whangārei.

We’re looking for Graduate:

• Engineers
• Water Scientists
• and more.

Degrees that fit in Water:

• Chemical and Process Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Natural Resources Engineering
• Engineering Management
• Environmental Science
• Geography
• Geospatial Science
• GIS
• Water Resources Management
• Water Science Management

Our Graduate roles are for those completing their relevant Bachelor’s or Master’s degree by the end of 2025 with less than one year of relevant work experience as a Graduate (internships do not count toward the one-year maximum).

If you have more than one year of work experience as a Graduate, please instead apply for a role of interest through our careers site. 

WSP Graduate Programme

We don’t simply employ Graduates; we foster and enrich them. Naturally, there is a lot to learn, and you are likely to be guided through complex software packages, team briefings, and client updates from the start.

You’ll also have access to our award-winning Graduate Development Programme. With our two-year programme, you own your career and drive your success. We provide you with the tools, support, and environment to flourish.

On a day-to-day basis, the life of a Graduate at WSP typically starts off in the morning with a walk, bike, or drive to the office and then responding to any urgent client emails. Beyond that, anything could happen!

You could be involved in report writing, modelling, or design calculations in 3D software packages. Your day could also involve visiting sites and liaising with contractors, discussing options for concept designs with colleagues, responding to client requests for information, or meetings with the team about the scope and progress of projects.

WSP Water Sector

We design and engineer sustainable water infrastructure, ensuring that we are able to deliver high-quality outcomes that support a better future for all. We're Water Advisors, Engineers, Scientists and Planners.

As water consultants and advisors, we strive to improve water engineering, water management, and water sustainability through innovative solutions that support healthy ecosystems, resilient water infrastructure, and clean water for drinking and recreation.

Our team of experts specialise in water and stormwater treatment, management, and design. We consult with our clients and community to deliver sustainable water infrastructure, ensuring that we are able to engineer high-quality outcomes that support a better future for all.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

WSP NZ has twice proudly earned its place among the top five employers to work for in Aotearoa New Zealand, as recognised in Randstad's latest employer surveys. In addition, WSP has been listed as one of TIME’s 2023 top 100 companies globally for employees. 

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 73,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Pre-register now.

Next Steps

We will be in touch following the close of applications.

Keep a close eye on your email (don’t forget to check your junk or spam folders) for updates on the progress of your application.

• Applications close 23 March
• Illuminate Sessions w/c 14 April
• Interviews 28-30 April
• Job offers!