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 role

We have an exciting graduate position available in Napier, starting early 2027.

Napier offers the ideal combination of meaningful engineering work and an exceptional lifestyle. With short commutes, stunning beaches, renowned vineyards, and extensive cycling trails all close by, you'll enjoy a great work–life balance while contributing to projects that strengthen the region's infrastructure, resilience, and communities. You'll also benefit from the support and expertise of T+T's nationwide team.

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 Napier 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 Geotechnical Engineering

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.

Why join Tonkin + Taylor?

At Tonkin + Taylor, it’s more than just a place to work , it’s a place to find your purpose, build your future and be part of something bigger.

Our value ‘Everyone Matters’ is at the heart of what we do. We’re proud to be an Immigration New Zealand Accredited Employer and a member of Diversity Works. We warmly welcome all applicants, your voice and perspective are valued here.

APPLY NOW! Or for further information on T+T, go to: http://www.tonkintaylor.co.nz.

Job Details
Reference #
36670
Posted on
19 Jun 2026
Closes on
17 Jul 2026 09:00
Location(s)
Napier / Hawkes Bay
Expertise
Geotechnical Engineering
Job level(s)
Entry/Early Careers, Entry/Early Careers, Graduate (1-4 years)
Work type(s)
Permanent, Full Time