Graduate Network Planning Engineer

1 week ago

Auckland City, New Zealand Vector NZ Full time

Graduate Network Planning Engineer

Full-time

Engagement type: Permanent - Employee

Department: Network Performance

**Kaupapa Paetahi 2026 Vector Graduate Programme 2026**
Vector's Graduate Programme is now open for 2026 We’re looking for a graduate network planning engineer to join our growing team.

**Why join us?**
- Work on real-world energy projects shaping New Zealand’s future
- Collaborate with sector experts across multiple electricity teams
- Gain exposure to modern technologies and approaches in planning distribution networks
- Bi-annual salary reviews + personalised coaching and mentoring to support your development
- Join a diverse, inclusive graduate community that celebrates different perspectives and empowers you to grow
- Enjoy a modern Newmarket office + free barista coffee

**The role**:
As a graduate network planning engineer, you will be part of the team tackling the challenge of Auckland’s rapidly growing electrical demand.

You will design the electrical distribution network to meet the needs of today and the future, while balancing safety, reliability and cost. This includes analysing network demand and customer trends to identify constraints and develop innovative, optimised solutions.

You will also contribute to identifying and integrating new technologies into the network as we evolve toward a smarter energy future.

**Who we’re looking for**:

- A Bachelor or Masters in electrical engineering (with a focus on Electrical Power Systems, Electrical Machines, Renewable Electricity System Design)
- Basic knowledge of PowerFactory
- Ability to recognise patterns and derive insights from large datasets
- Ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical audiences

**About Vector**
We’re leaders in energy & digital solutions, serving 620,000+ homes and businesses. Our Symphony strategy is shaping a cleaner, smarter, more reliable energy future with our customers at its heart.

**What we offer**:

- Exciting global energy & tech collaborations
- The opportunity to build a legacy through your work
- Flexible work options (WFH days & flexible hours)
- Supportive work environment & wellbeing initiatives

Find out more about working with us here.

Vector engages a workforce of people and teams with diverse skills, values, backgrounds and experiences. We respect and value people who are different from each other, including gender, ethnicity, disability, cognitive approaches, age, sexual orientation, race and religion. We are proud of what we have achieved so far:

- First corporate Living Wage Accredited employer
- First Accessibility Tick employer
- Rainbow Tick accredited
- Winner of three gongs at the 2019 Diversity Awards NZ, including the Supreme Award in 2019 and 2020.

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