Graduate Network Planners- Water - ( 26000001 )

Description

Are you a new or recent graduate with a civil engineering, environmental science, geography, data science, or science tertiary qualification and aspirations to develop and grow in a collaborative and supportive environment, then we are looking to hear from you

Fantastic perks we provide:

• Engineering NZ accredited 2-year graduate development programme

• NZD71,000 base salary with company benefits on top such as spot bonuses, banking discounts, and an extra day's leave.

• Receive a range of insurances including health cover through Southern Cross Medical Insurance

• You will be connected to our international Developing Professionals Group Network with opportunities for training and networking across New Zealand and Australia.

• You will be supported through your Engineering New Zealand Accreditation and mentored for your own personal career development.

• Flexible working environments and excellent employee benefits

What do our Graduate Network Planners do?

Are you passionate about the environment and water? Do you have interest in how three waters are serviced to our communities? Are you interested in exploring how hydraulic modelling and data analytics can help us deliver these services? We service both international and local clients on a range of three waters network planning projects. As a Graduate in the Network Planning team, you will collaborate with a diverse team on a wide range of engaging and strategically driven projects.

Some of the exciting projects that our teams are working on:

• Model build and calibration

• Master planning and growth assessments

• Flooding studies and option development

• Servicing strategies and network assessments

• Data analytics and insights to identify problems and develop solutions

• Supporting Stantec international teams on wastewater overflows and environmental impact assessments (United Kingdom) and master plans (Australia)

Day to day tasks could include:

• Assisting in the development of network models (all three waters) used in the assessment of infrastructure design solutions, master planning and operational optimization

• Connecting data-driven insights with strategic decision-making, for future service offerings

• Executing project design, documentation and quality assurance

• Supporting project managers and senior technical personnel in client engagements and presentation of findings

• Engaging in innovation, experimentation, and learning to develop competitive industry-leading practices

• Supporting proposal and bid development, preparing materials that highlight our teams’ expertise

• Building, developing and maintaining strong and trusting working relationships with your colleagues both locally and internationally.

Application Advice and Tips

• Refer to our CV and Cover Letter advice on Prosple.

• Tips on Getting a Job & Working at Stantec | Prosple NZ (https://nz.prosple.com/graduate-employers/stantec/advice)

• Applications close Tuesday 27 January 2026

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring water, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a nearly 200-year history. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work.

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Qualifications

What you will bring

You will be a new or recent graduate having completed a degree in either civil engineering, environmental science, geography, data science, or science with a keen interest in learning and developing skills in network planning. We are looking for someone who has the ability to use their initiative and think outside the box. A positive, can-do attitude is a must for this role. Preferred candidates will have strong problem-solving, programming and communication skills.

You will have a strong interest in water, as we look to improve the world we live in, seizing the environmental challenges that we all face and coming up with solutions that will benefit generations to come.

To be eligible to apply you must:

• Have a full clean current driving licence

• Working Rights in New Zealand (Student Visa holder, convertible to post study open work visa, Permanent Resident OR Citizen)

Primary Location : New Zealand-Auckland-Auckland

Other Locations : New Zealand-Waikato-Hamilton, New Zealand-Wellington

Organization : BC-3101 Water-NZ New Zealand

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Entry Level

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Jan 5, 2026, 1:20:05 PM

Req ID: 26000001

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans