About the Role
Start your engineering career where great projects meet an unbeatable lifestyle.
We’re looking for a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer to join our Whangārei team. This is an opportunity to build strong technical foundations early in your career while living in one of New Zealand’s best regions for outdoor life, recreation, and balance.
As a Graduate Geotechnical Engineer, you’ll be exposed to a wide range of real-world projects across:
Site investigations and fieldwork
Geotechnical reporting and interpretation
Foundation and earthworks assessments
Slope stability and natural hazard projects
Construction monitoring and observations
You won’t be stuck behind a desk, you’ll get hands-on experience early, supported by senior engineers who are invested in your development.
About You
We’re interested in graduates who are:
Completing (or have recently completed) a BE (Hons) or equivalent, with a geotechnical interest
Curious, practical, and keen to learn
Comfortable working both in the field and the office
Good communicators who enjoy working as part of a team
Interested in building a long-term career in consulting engineering
Previous experience isn’t essential. Attitude, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn matter most.
What We Offer
Structured graduate development and mentoring
Exposure to a diverse range of geotechnical projects
Support toward professional registration (CPEng)
A supportive, approachable team culture
Competitive graduate salary and benefits
A genuine work-life balance in a region that makes it easy to enjoy life outside work
Why Whangārei?
Whangārei is more than just a place to work. It’s a place to live well.
Easy access to beaches, fishing, diving, and boating
World-class surf breaks and coastal walks
Mountain biking, hiking, and waterfalls on your doorstep
Short commute times and a relaxed pace of life
Affordable housing compared with major centres
A genuine community feel with everything you need close by
You can finish work and be on the water, the trail, or the beach within minutes.