About the opportunity:

We’re thrilled to be shaping the future of New Zealand's electrical energy landscape! Electricity stands as the cornerstone of clean, green energy, and by leveraging our talented team alongside our distribution, generation, and retail brands, we’re driving change through innovation and creativity.

Our mission is to align our people and brands with the nation's need for sustainable energy, following a clear roadmap that propels us to industry leadership and supports New Zealand's net-zero target by 2050.

As part of our graduate program, you’ll benefit from continuous training and mentorship from across the organisation, collaborate with seasoned professionals in diverse teams, and gain hands-on experience with industry-standard tools on a variety of projects. This opportunity will enhance your skills, experience, and engineering expertise.

To qualify for our two-year rotational program, you should either be a recent graduate or in your final year of study, ideally with a focus on power engineering.

About you:

You are self-aware and dedicated to personal growth, with a strong focus on customer service and commitment to safety. You tackle tasks efficiently and independently, demonstrating excellent verbal and written communication skills and a positive attitude. Self-motivation and reliability are key strengths you bring to the role.

Additionally,

• Currently pursuing (final year) or completed a degree in Electrical Engineering
• You are passionate about the energy industry and want to make an impact on the future

MainPower requires all successful applicants to complete a pre-employment drug test.

To apply for this position, you must have New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa.

What’s in it for you:

We value and support all our employees by offering a ‘family feel’ culture and community focused environment.  We work in a purpose-built modern office and offer our staff free parking on site.  In addition to our wellbeing programmes our teams can access:

• Nine-Day Fortnight Option
• Subsidised Health Insurance
• Subsidised Gym Membership
• Professional Development
• Recognition Programmes

Why work for us:

Our people are critical in ensuring that we deliver on our vision. At MainPower, we deliver value by providing a safe, secure, and reliable electricity distribution network for our local community. We are committed to developing a strong workplace culture where people are supported, empowered, and provided the tools required to deliver in their roles.  Our values reflect how we interact with each other, our community, and our customers.

How to apply:

We assess applications as they are received so click” Apply” to submit your application today.

Please click here to download the position description. 

MainPower welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive environment and are committed to providing opportunities for all our people.