Engineering Graduate Programme (Rolling Intake)

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - NEW ZEALAND GRADUATE PROGRAMME (2025 Intake)

At Downer we're inspired by the challenge and chance to create a better future. As a market leader in infrastructure and engineering services, we truly believe in developing our future leaders. Our team of passionate people are committed to ensuring that all our graduates gain hands-on experience to succeed as an engineer. We’re here to ensure that you are well-supported to really own your future!

OWN YOUR GROWTH

The Downer Graduate Programme is part of a pathway which supports you through the first five years of your professional career.

Within a graduate role at Downer, you have the opportunity to learn how to manage contracts, programmes, manage risk and budgets, supervise civil works / road maintenance and design. You'll develop core competencies across the areas of people management, delegation, negotiation, time management and presentation skills – and that's just the start of it! 

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITIES

We know you are committed to developing your career, which is why our programme is focused on growing your capability.

This includes, but is not limited to: 

• Rotations around the business for the first 24 months
• Opportunities to work on exciting projects across New Zealand
• Young Professional Conferences and development forums
• A dedicated buddy & mentor to guide and support you from Day 1.
• Membership with EngNZ and an accelerated pathway to chartership
• Structured advancement & salary increases over your first two years
• Diverse Young Professional Community

 As a Downer employee you will also be able to enjoy: 

• Ongoing learning & development opportunities
• Subsidized healthcare
• Discounted holiday home packages
• One paid day per year for volunteer work
• Other health & wellbeing benefits

OWN YOUR NEXT STEPS

We’re opening an Expression of Interest for our 2025 intake and have opportunities across New Zealand for:

• Civil Engineers

Once you've got your cover letter, CV and transcript ready, hit the apply button.

For more information on our Graduate Programme, visit our website.

You must be a New Zealand Citizen or have Permanent Residency to be eligible for this role. You must also be in your final year of study ready to commence employment in early 2025.

Applications will not be accepted by email; they must be submitted through our recruitment system.

Applications will be processed as received and you will also be receiving a quick survey to complete to select your preferred locations.