Graduate Development Programme

Ready to start a career where your work has real impact from day one?

At Contact, we’re leading the way in creating a cleaner energy future for Aotearoa. We’re looking for curious, motivated grads to help us shape what comes next!

Our 2027 Graduate Programme offers exciting opportunities across engineering, digital & technology. You’ll work on real projects, learn from industry & global experts, grow your skills fast, and become part of a supportive and genuinely down‑to‑earth team.

Job applications officially open in April 2025, but why wait? Register your interest now and stay up to date with all the latest news from Contact, including job opportunities.

At Contact, we believe in creating opportunities for the next generation to join us in leading the decarbonisation of Aotearoa. Our award‑winning Graduate Programme is designed to provide you with meaningful experience, mentorship from industry experts, and opportunities to work on impactful projects that will help create a renewable energy future for Aotearoa. You’ll be part of a team that is excited to share their energy industry knowledge with you.

Every day will bring new and exciting challenges – no two days will be the same!

Our Graduate Programme starts in February 2026. It’s an 18‑month rotational programme where you’ll experience different areas with the business unit you’ll be working in. At the end of the programme, you will transition into a permanent role within the business.

• Hydro Electrical - Controls / Protection Graduate Engineer, South Island, Christchurch or Central Otago.
  • Degree Type:
    Electrical, Mechatronics or Computer/Power Systems Engineering.
• Hydro Electrical - Controls / Protection Graduate Engineering, North Island, Tauranga.
  • Degree Type:
    Electrical, Mechatronics or Computer/Power Systems Engineering.
• Mechanical - Reliability Graduate Engineer, North Island, Taupo.
  • Degree Type:
    Mechanical
• Civil / Environmental - Dam Safety Engineer, South Island, Central Otago.
  • Degree Type:
    Civil, Natural Resources, Structural, Environmental Engineering
• Major Projects - Graduate Project Engineer, North Island, Taupo.
  • Degree Type:
    Process, Controls Engineering.
• Reservoir Development Engineer Graduate, North Island Taupo.
  • Degree Type:
    Engineering Science
• Law Graduate, North Island, Wellington
  • Degree Type:
    Law
• Technology - Data & AI Graduate, North Island, Wellington or Auckland.
  • Degree Type:
    Engineering Science, Computer Science, Data Science
• Technology - Delivery Engineer Graduate, North Island, Wellington or Auckland.
  • Degree Type:
    Engineering Science, Computer Science, Data Science

Diversity of thought is vital to our success along with the right behaviours, so it is important to just be yourself. We are incredibly proud to have been recognised as winner of the best diversity and inclusion strategy in 2025. It is more about attitude and team fit for us.

• Have a keen interest in the energy sector and our strategy to decarbonise Aotearoa
• Demonstrate resilience and a willingness to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in
• Bring excellent communication skills, including verbal, written and listening
• Be able to build effective relationships and collaborate well with others
• Have a curious nature, analytical mindset and explore possibilities to solve problems

Check out our employer profile for a full rundown of our company benefits and programme details!

So, have we got your attention? If you like the sound of what we’re offering and want to play a role in Contact’s commitment to renewable energy, apply now, and we will touch base with the next steps!

Please note, only candidates with the right to live and work in New Zealand will be considered for this role.