Our core purpose is to empower the energy future for New Zealand – a future that delivers a net-zero carbon economy and a reliable and secure electricity system.

Engineers at Transpower work on exciting projects essential to powering lives and communities across the country.  Summer Interns are key to ensuring we have a pipeline of potential graduate engineers with the experience, skills, and behaviours needed to succeed in graduate roles throughout the business after completing their studies.  Read more here: About our summer intern programme | Transpower

About the opportunity

Starting mid-November through to mid-February each year, you’ll join Transpower as a paid Summer Intern (earning a living wage). From day one, you’ll be given meaningful work and supported by a collaborative, professional, and knowledgeable team. You’ll gain a first-hand understanding of what it’s like to work with us, and where Transpower as New Zealand’s owner and operator of the National Grid, is going in the future.

You’ll benefit from support, coaching, and mentoring from our dedicated Early Careers Programme Lead, second-year Summer Interns, and a buddy from our extensive Young Professionals community. Together, they’ll help you settle in quickly and build valuable relationships across the business. 

Based primarily in our Head office Waikoukou in Wellington (limited places are available in Christchurch and Otara Auckland), you’ll have a phenomenal opportunity to experience Transpower, while also completing some of the Engineering hours required to graduate.  If you’re joining us from another region, previous interns have successfully arranged group accommodation or stayed at Victoria University’s student halls, which are a short walk from our office.

Building positive relationships, learning on the job, and delivering outstanding work will give you a real advantage if you choose to apply for our Graduate Programme. You could find yourself in areas such as:  

• National Grid Assets
• Power Systems
• Operations Planning
• Real Time Systems Video

or other associate positions helping to shape the future of electricity transmission.   

Get a glimpse into life at Transpower through our graduate ‘Day in the Life’ videos, and explore the wide range of career paths available via our Youtube channel ‘Careers at Transpower’.

To be considered for our Summer Internship Programme, your CV and cover letter will demonstrate that you:

• Are working towards a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical, Electrical and Electronic, Mechatronics, Maths/Physics, or Engineering Science) with a cumulative GPA of 5.5 or higher (please have your transcript ready to upload)
• Have well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Have a genuine interest working at Transpower, and how electricity will enable the energy future
• Are studying at a New Zealand university and are a citizen, resident, or hold full eligibility to work in New Zealand

While studying Power Systems isn’t essential, is an advantage!

At a conversational interview, we’ll be looking to further explore your critical thinking, curiosity, and the ability to work well with others.

Join us at Transpower

Aotearoa is powered by the people who work here. Every home, every marae, every electric vehicle, every hospital relies on the electricity we manage and deliver. This is your opportunity to join us on a mission that affects all New Zealanders, every day and long into the future.

With over 28 nationalities, our humble people bring diverse perspectives, knowledge, and deep technical expertise, which they're keen to share.

Check out some of our Engineering career stories here: Engineering Careers

Next steps

Along with your CV, include a cover letter that tells us why spending your summer with Transpower appeals to you - and apply without delay!   

Applications close Monday, 11 August 2025

When Transpower is your mahi – Aotearoa is powered by you.