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Aurecon NZ

4.0
  • 1,000 - 50,000 employees

Geotechnical Engineer Graduate (Nov 2023)

Location details

On-site

  • New Zealand

    New Zealand

    • Bay of Plenty

      Tauranga

Remote

Tauranga

  • New Zealand

    New Zealand

    Remote work

    • Bay of Plenty

      Tauranga

Location

Tauranga, Tauranga

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Opportunity details

  • Opportunity typeGraduate Job or Program
  • SalaryNZD 65000 / Year
  • Additional benefitsOur employer contribution (Kiwisaver) is 4%
  • Number of vacancies1 vacancy
  • Application open dateApply by 18 Nov 2023
  • Start dateStart date 19 Nov 2023

We are looking for a Tauranga based Geotechnical Engineering Graduate.

You may have just completed your degree or be currently working in a graduate level role and looking for a change.

What are we looking for from you?

First and foremost, you'll be ready to make an impact. You'll have, or will be graduating soon with a formal qualification in Geotechnical Engineering (or a related degree).

We'll also need you to have:

  • Postgraduate degree - Bachelor (Hons) OR Masters level in Civil Engineering; with the following subjects or areas of focus:
    • Geotechnical Analysis
    • Slope Engineering
    • Ground Improvements and Geosynthetics Engineering
    • Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
    • Advanced Geotechnical Engineering
    • Introduction to Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
    • Advanced Geotechnical Engineering
  • Passion for changing the way we deliver carbon neutrality and sustainability in everything we do.
  • Ability to initiate and build relationships with both your peers and clients to push forward the boundaries of what is possible.
  • Enthusiasm for re-imagining engineering and being someone who actively pursues continuous learning to help shape the future.
  • Excitement about your journey with Aurecon.

Think you know Aurecon? You may be surprised.

Aurecon's strength has always been our people. It's our people who build our shared purpose and bring ideas to life. It's our people who imagine and co-create with our clients a better future for people and the planet. Of course, you'll probably know lots of our award-winning projects. The new Auckland Light Rail Project? That is us. Supporting Fonterra transition to a resilient, low-emissions economy with their new biomass boiler at their Waitoa Factory, that is us too. And partnering with Watercare to transform the delivery of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland's water services. You guessed it, us. So, when you join us, you'll be joining a community working together to tackle some of the world's most complex challenges.

How will your future be shaped by us?

Joining Aurecon means you'll be part of an award-winning graduate programme. In 2022, AFR ranked us as the most popular engineering graduate employer and Top 5 among sustainability leaders. We made LinkedIn's 25 best workplaces to grow your career in New Zealand list, and GradNewZealand ranked us top 2 in the Engineering Consulting list and top 5 in the overall New Zealand Top 100 Graduate Employers list.

You really can bring your whole self to work and be confident your voice will be heard. We don't just claim we're inclusive and innovative, as proven by the independent awards and accreditations we've gained. We've been recognised for our innovation culture, gender equality and our LGBTI+ inclusion, including being the first engineering company in Aotearoa New Zealand to receive the Rainbow Tick. Our Māori Strategy - He Rautaki Māori, won two Good Design Awards in 2022 for its outstanding contributions in bringing He Rautaki Māori and digital innovation into operations and decision-making processes.

On a personal level you'll have access to flexible work hours, remote work, working holidays, part-time and job share options. You'll be part of our two-year Graduate Development Programme - future focused training to give you a head start in your career. You'll be part of our graduate rotations so you can see and learn about different parts of the business. Plus, you'll be supported on every step of your career journey with mentoring, leadership training and Limelight - our emerging professionals' network. Along with other benefits like cultural public holiday swaps, team sports and wellbeing support programmes.

Ready to bring ideas to life?

Then please apply. Remember, it's you and how you bring ideas to life which are important. Your background, unique needs and individuality will be valued. Visit our website to learn more at www.aurecongroup.com

Whakahā ngā whakaaro / Breathing life into our ideas, thoughts, views
Kia māia, kia kaha, mahi tahi / Be bold, be strong, work as one

Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

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New Zealand
New Zealand CitizenNew Zealand Permanent Resident

Qualifications & other requirements

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Degree or Certificate
Qualification level
Qualification level
Bachelor (Honours) or higher
Study field
Study field (any)

Hiring criteria

  • Experience requirementNo experience required
  • Working rights
    New Zealand Citizen
  • Study fields
    Engineering & Mathematics
  • Degree typesBachelor (Honours) or higher
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Reviews

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Graduate
Auckland
5 months ago

Reasonable free to tackle as I see fit I do calculations and produce markups for building design

user
Graduate
Wellington
5 months ago

I have a variety of tasks to engage with and have been able to step up in my short time here and take on responsibility for a number of tasks.

user
Graduate
Wellington
5 months ago

Working as a graduate engineer,includes different work types,sometimes drafting,some time report writing etc

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About the employer

Aurecon logo

Aurecon NZ

Rating

4.0

Number of employees

1,000 - 50,000 employees

Industries

Engineering Consulting

Aurecon is an engineering, design and advisory company, but not as people know it. They’ve reimagined engineering.

Pros and cons of working at Aurecon NZ

Pros

  • Great flexibility. Good team members with supportive attitudes.

  • The team that I work in is full of great people.

  • Ability to relocate to other offices worldwide (when in line with business demand).

  • Aurecon is not just a company that says they are committed to diversity, they take active steps.

  • Company culture - I feel like my colleagues genuinely care about me.

Cons

    • Limited opportunities for upwards growth.

    • Relatively low salary and exclusivity of shareholding scheme.

    • I am not doing what I am passionate about.

    • Majority in my team are men.

    • There is a shortage of desks and a lack of storage space.