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Start your career as a WSP Engineering Graduate

At WSP, our people bring their talents to a diverse range of projects – from iconic buildings to new sustainable cities to exciting heritage projects – to create what matters for future generations. You’ll be part of an organisation that takes pride in its work and is driven by making a meaningful difference to create better communities and a healthier world.

 

Find the Perfect Graduate Role for You

We don’t simply employee graduates; we foster and enrich them. With our four-year Graduate Development Programme, you own your career and drive your success. We provide you with the tools, support, and environment to flourish in your career. Find out below which areas of our business are looking for your degree and what our areas of service are.

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Graduate Brochure

Graduate Brochure

Read our graduate brochure - a helpful guide about WSP and our Graduate Development Programme

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Graduate Programme Overview

Development Programme Overview

Check out what our Graduate Development Programme offers with this overview sheet.

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A day in the Life of a WSP Graduate

Graduate Programme FAQs

Q: How do I apply for the Graduate Development Programme at WSP?
A: We accept our applications online for our annual intake. Applications typically open in March of the year prior to the Graduate Development Programme, e.g. our 2022 Graduate Development Programme applications are expected to open March 2021.

Q: What do I need to include with my online application?
A: You will need a current copy of your CV and your most recent transcripts (an unofficial copy is acceptable, and we anticipate you will have courses pending results).

Q: When do applications close?
A: Applications typically close 3 to 4 weeks from the opening date. Once applications open, please look to our role advertisement for the close date.

Q: When degree disciplines do you recruit?
A: We consider Bachelor’s or Master’s degree graduates from a variety of academic backgrounds, including:

  • Acoustics
  • Archaeology
  • Architecture
  • Asset Management
  • Communications
  • Civil Engineering
  • Ecology
  • Economics
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Engineering Geology
  • Engineering Science
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Environmental Science
  • Fire Engineering
  • Geography
  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Journalism
  • Landscape Architecture
  • Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Natural Resources Engineering
  • Planning
  • Project Management
  • Property
  • Resource/Environmental Planning
  • Science
  • Structural Engineering
  • Surveying
  • Transport Planning


Q: Where can I work?
A: We have 40 offices across New Zealand from Whangarei to Invercargill (and everywhere in between). We try to accommodate the preferences of individual applicants. However, because of the volume of graduate applications, it is not always possible to offer you your first choice. The more flexible you can be regarding location, the more opportunities will be open to you.

Q: When will I start working?
A: Our Graduates typically start by the end of February. There is some flexibility on start date, and we can sometimes offer earlier start dates. We recommend that you join us before our induction event, which typically takes place in March.

Q: What salary does WSP offer?
A: We offer a competitive salary, which varies slightly depending on academic qualifications and experience.

Q: Will I get to meet and work with other Graduates?
A: Yes, we encourage networking and relationship building through our induction event and throughout the Graduate Development Programme alongside our Graduate Committee.