Graduate Civil Engineering New Zealand jobs

Build Your Career with Te Aratika
Te Aratika Infrastructure is seeking a motivated Engineering Graduate to join our Auckland team.

This is a unique graduate development opportunity that provides practical experience across civil infrastructure, utilities, project delivery, surveying, and operational support. Working alongside experienced project managers, surveyors, supervisors, and operational leaders, you'll gain exposure to both office and field-based activities while developing a broad range of technical, commercial, and professional skills.
Why Join Te Aratika?

• Gain practical experience across civil infrastructure and utility projects.
• Work alongside engineering, project delivery, surveying, and operations teams.
• Develop skills in CAD, surveying, project administration, permitting, estimating, pricing, and asset information management.
• Support customer and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Contribute to systems improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Receive mentoring, coaching, and professional development.
• Build a strong foundation for future careers in Project Engineering, Construction Management, Operations, Asset Management, Project Delivery, and Leadership.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Engineering and technical support.
• Project delivery and coordination.
• Site inspections and field investigations.
• Surveying and as-built documentation.
• CAD drawing updates and technical records management.
• Permit and approval processes.
• Pricing, estimating, and quotation preparation.
• Project reporting and information management.
• Customer and stakeholder engagement.
• Operational improvement and business systems projects.
• Asset information and project documentation management.

What We’re Looking For

• Recently completed, or close to completing, a relevant qualification.
• Strong interest in civil infrastructure, utilities, construction, surveying, engineering, or project delivery.
• Enjoys learning new skills and solving problems.
• Organised, reliable, and proactive.
• Produces accurate, high-quality work.
• Communicates confidently and professionally with stakeholders.
• Wants practical experience across field and office environments.
• Enjoys working as part of a collaborative team.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Surveying, Infrastructure Engineering, or related qualification (completed or near completion).
• Full New Zealand Class 1 Driver Licence.
• Legal right to work in New Zealand.
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment medical assessment and drug and alcohol screening in accordance with company policy.

Location & Hours
Primary Location: Whenuapai, Auckland
Monday to Friday, 7am-5pm (including breaks)
About Te Aratika
Te Aratika Infrastructure has delivered civil infrastructure, utility, and workforce development services supporting communities across Aotearoa for over 25 years. We are committed to creating pathways that empower our people, strengthen communities, and build capability through meaningful employment, training, and development. For more information, visit: www.tearatikagroup.co.nz
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For further information, please contact: Lisa Witehira (HR Coordinator): Email: lisa.witehira@tearatikagroup.co.nz
Ngā mihi nui,
Te Aratika Infrastructure Ltd
Empowering People. Strengthening Communities. Creating Pathways.