Electrical Engineering Graduates 2027 - Rotational Programme
Electrical Engineering Graduate Programme 2027
Are you a graduating, or recently graduated, student eager to dive into the world of electrical engineering? Do you have a keen interest in applying your academic knowledge to real-world scenarios? Discover a valuable opportunity with Orion's Graduate Engineer Rotational Programme!
This is a two-year, fixed term opportunity, commencing in February 2027.
About us:
Passionate, curious, and innovative are a few words that describe our people. We are powering the future, connecting communities, and igniting innovation. Orion owns and operates the electricity distribution network that provides power to central Canterbury. As the third largest electricity distribution network in New Zealand, we cover remote rural areas, regional towns, and the city of Christchurch.
We are community owned and working here means a career with meaning and purpose that makes a difference in your very own neighborhood.
The opportunity:
As a Graduate Engineer in our Rotational Programme, you will embark on a journey to build your knowledge, skills, and expertise in the Electricity Distribution industry. You will gain practical experience through a variety of placements across the Orion Group.
- Collaborate closely with experienced professionals who will mentor and guide you.
- Contribute to designing, developing, and testing of electrical systems and components.
- Conduct research and analyse data to support project objectives.
- Engage in Industry events and networking opportunities.
- Participate in specialised learning and development workshops.
About you:
- Self-driven and dependable.
- Strong team player with excellent communication skills.
- Currently in the final year of a degree in Electrical Engineering or have completed a degree in Electrical Engineering (minimum of NZQA level 7 or equivalent).
- A great sense of humour and a positive attitude.
We offer:
You'll find at Orion, you can come as you are and just be you. You will be joining a workplace that values who you are, the work you do, and the way you think. Importantly, we offer:
- Flexible working arrangements, and flexible locations with our Head office in Burnside and satellite offices in Rolleston and Ferrymead.
- Three days of “My Days” leave, additional leave after five years, and supportive parental leave provisions.
- A broad range of workplace benefits from a wellbeing allowance to access to our holiday house in Hanmer!
- You might be surprised to find out that the company that brings the power to your home is innovative, inclusive, progressive, and just good fun!
How to apply:
We encourage you to be you in your application! We are truly committed to diversity, inclusion and lifting our cultural capability.
Please reach out to us with any questions at Zoe.Dalton@oriongroup.co.nz. We will be screening applications as we receive them to move swiftly to interviews. To learn more about us, check out our careers site to find out more about working Orion. You must have the right to live and work in Aotearoa New Zealand to apply for this job. Pre-employment checks are part of our recruitment process.
Applications close 4 May 2026.
