Tonkin + Taylor Graduate Programme 2027 | Nelson | Geotechnical Engineering | Water Engineering

Mō tō mātou āhuatanga | Who we are Tonkin + Taylor is New Zealand's leading engineering and environmental consultancy, renowned for our technical excellence in solving complex challenges. We are proudly a New Zealand, employee-owned company and our collective mission is to create and sustain a better world. At T+T, your future is what you make of it. Whether it's about the team you work with, the purpose behind what you do, or the work-life balance you can achieve - you can find it (or create it) at T+T! Ngā tūnga hou | The roles We have two graduate positions available in Nelson, starting early 2027: Graduate Water Engineer
Work on projects that matter - from flood resilience and water supply to stormwater and river management across the Nelson-Tasman region. With significant investment in regional water infrastructure, there's never been a more exciting time to be a water engineer here. Graduate Geotechnical Engineer
Put your skills to work across a region shaped by remarkable - and sometimes challenging - geology. From landslide risk assessments in the wake of recent regional events to ground investigations supporting Nelson's growth, you'll be solving problems that directly protect communities and the environment you love. Kei te hiahia mātou ki ōu | We want your skills
We're looking for enthusiastic and passionate students or recent graduates to join our Nelson team, who are ready to kick-start their careers in a leading environmental and engineering consultancy. You'll need:

• A BE(Hons), ME or PhD in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Geotechnical or related discipline)
• To be a recent graduate or currently in your final year of study
• A genuine interest in either Water Engineering or Geotechnical Engineering (or both - tell us!)

Kei te whakapono mātou ki tō whanaketanga | We want to develop you Working at T+T provides a rich learning environment for individuals to grow and develop every day. You're in the driver's seat when it comes to your learning, and there are heaps of opportunities to tap into a wealth of knowledge, expertise and formal development opportunities. From day one you'll be supported by a team of approachable colleagues who are happy to help you, including our expert senior engineers and scientists. You'll have access to a range of internal and external training courses and have your professional membership paid for. Our graduate programme (GO2027) will help you transition into the workforce and support your career development pathway, with training and a cohort of other engineering and science graduates who will move through this programme with you! Na tōu rourou | What you'll bring

• Strong interpersonal skills and a love of working in an innovative and collaborative environment
• A keen interest to develop your technical skills and understand the intricacies of a consultancy
• An enquiring mind which can identify and deliver high value to clients
• Enthusiasm towards developing your Engineering career amongst experts
• You'll also need to be a recent graduate or in your final year of a BE(hons), ME or PhD in Engineering

Ngā Hua | Our benefits

• Exposure to a variety of professional experts and projects; T+T are involved in a number of large-scale alliance projects, as well as smaller community-focused projects
• A highly supportive team environment where you are encouraged to pave your own career path that caters to your ambitions
• Professional memberships and continued education support
• A flexible working culture and formal flexible working arrangements including part time working and ability to purchase extra leave
• Internal training programs + Mentoring programs
• $750 annual wellbeing allowance and wellbeing programme
• A very active social club

We embrace flexible working at T+T and aim to work in a way that serves the needs of our people, clients and communities. Our flexible working culture enables us to work flexibly to create better work and life experiences. Toroa tā mātou pae tukutuku mō ētehi atu kōrero | For more information, check out our website APPLY NOW! Or for further information on T+T, go to: http://www.tonkintaylor.co.nz. T+T is not only a place to work - it's a place where you can find your future! 'Everyone Matters' is one of our three core values at T+T, and we are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce who foster inclusion, participation, and equal opportunity. We are proud to be an Immigration New Zealand Accredited Employer and a member of Diversity Works. T+T are partnered with TupuToa and encourage speakers of Te Reo Māori or Pacific languages to apply. Job Details Reference # 36269 Posted on 18 May 2026 Closes on 15 Jun 2026 12:00 Location(s) Nelson Expertise Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Water Resource Engineering Job level(s) Graduate (1-4 years) Work type(s) Permanent, Full Time