YOUR CAREER WITHIN THE ENERGY SECTOR

From the moment you join us, you’ll be immersed in the culture of Mott MacDonald. Our people are at the heart of our business and together we design and deliver sustainable solutions for our clients. Our New Zealand Energy team is passionate about helping to solve major energy challenges needing novel solutions. It’s an exciting time to be in the Energy industry as governments and corporations strive to achieve net-zero carbon targets, and as renewable technologies become more advanced and affordable.

We are looking for Renewable Energy Graduates to join our team in Wellington or Auckland, with degree exposure/interests in renewable energy, power systems, transmission and distribution and Hydropower.

By joining our team, you’ll help deliver landmark renewable projects to ensure energy supply is reliable, affordable and sustainable. Some examples of our recent work across these regions include:

• Lake Onslow Pumped Hydro Feasibility Study
• Lake Kidston Pumped Hydro Scheme
• Adelaide Oval, one of the world’s most picturesque sporting venues, and the Adelaide Oval Hotel
• Auckland Airport upgrades

ABOUT MOTT MACDONALD

Mott MacDonald is a vibrant and forward-thinking engineering, management, and development consultancy, we're not just about projects – we're about making history. We're the driving force behind some of New Zealand’s most iconic projects that are transforming the way we live, work, and play.

YOUR GRADUATE PROGRAM

Our Asia Pacific, New Zealand, and Australia (APNA) program includes a variety of non-technical workshops (formal learning), Early career professional committee activities, self-paced learning, and networking opportunities.

In your first year of the program, you will get to know us, your team, our sectors, and life in consulting. We provide tools and resources to build interpersonal skills, develop professional and social networks and gain an understanding of our company, our ways of working and our industry.

In year two of the program, the focus is on establishing your reputation and we spend time refining interpersonal skills, understanding self and adapting communication styles to influence and drive positive outcomes.

In the final year, we shift to greater independence with less formal learning and focus on building a profile in and outside of our business.

OUR VALUES & BENEFITS

We are an equal opportunity workplace, centred upon collaboration and connected thinking. We are recognised as a Work180 Endorsed Employer for women, embrace equality, diversity and inclusion and celebrate what makes each one of us unique.

We offer a range of benefits including:

• A flexible and agile work atmosphere that caters to your professional journey and personal life.
• A competitive salary complemented by group bonus incentives, recognising the dedication you invested.
• Comprehensive coverage including life, personal accident, and salary continuance insurance.
• Work-life balance through the option to purchase extra annual leave.
• Access to global industry leaders and the ability to work on projects across APNA.

APPLICATION & PROCESS

To be considered for our graduate program, you will be pursuing a relevant tertiary qualification and be ready to join us in February 2025.

You will bring a desire to make a difference in the world and share the values we believe in. We would love for you to be a collaborative person, who has a pragmatic approach to problem-solving and is interested in upskilling and/or passionate about digital tools and design.

Please submit your resume and cover letter (transcripts optional) as one document

YOU’VE GOT THIS! LET’S KICK START YOUR CAREER…

Join Mott MacDonald Aotearoa as we continue to drive success for our clients, stakeholders and communities, and add value to developing New Zealand's infrastructure.