Opportunity Expired
Environmental Planning; Environmental Management; Environmental Science or Sustainability
Transpower owns and operates New Zealand's National Grid - the unique high voltage transmission network crossing mountain passes, forests, farmland and open sea, bringing electricity from where it is generated to where it is needed most.
With a whole-of-industry view of the electricity sector, we're at the forefront of the electrification and expansion of infrastructure New Zealand needs for a zero-carbon future.
About the Opportunity - based in Wellington
From day one you will be provided with real work and support from a collaborative professional and knowledgeable team to gain an introductory level understanding of Transpower's role now, as well as where it is going to in the future.
Support, coaching and mentoring will be provided by our super approachable Organisational Development team, second year Summer Interns, and a buddy from our Young Professionals community to enable you to quickly feel comfortable and proactively build relationships beyond your placement.
Our Summer Internship programme gives you a fantastic opportunity to experience Transpower whilst gaining some of the required hours needed to graduate.
Summer Interns are key to ensuring we have a pipeline of collaborative potential graduates with the work experience, skills, and behaviours to succeed in graduate roles throughout the business post successful study completion.
We love seeing our interns thrive and come back to us as Graduates!
What you will bring
At a conversational interview we'll be looking for critical thinking, curiosity and the ability to work well with others - along with a keen interest in where our exciting sector is going!
Join us at Transpower
Aotearoa is powered by the people who work here. Every home, every marae, every electric vehicle, every hospital relies on the electricity we manage and deliver. This is your opportunity to join us on a mission that affects all New Zealanders, every day and long into the future.
With over 28 nationalities, our people provide diverse perspectives, knowledge, and deep and varied experience which they love to share.
How to apply
To be considered for a paid summer internship (with great support) and position yourself well for opportunities at Transpower once you graduate, please select the 'apply' button on our website to complete our registration and application process including attaching your CV, cover letter and current academic transcript.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and exploratory conversations will commence shortly afterwards.
(Summer interns are engaged on a fixed term and paid the living wage)
The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.
New Zealand
New Zealand Citizen
New Zealand Permanent Resident
New Zealand Student Visa