Sign up here to express your interest in our 2026 Graduate Programme. Please note that we are currently in the process of determining role availability which is why we're asking for expressions of interest rather than accepting applications for specific roles. We will be in touch to let you know next steps when we are able to. Thank you for you patience!

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, we strongly believe that it's our people who makes us who we are. Our inclusive and supportive culture is key to helping out people feel comfortable and achieve their goals. We're committed to providing opportunities to develop both professionally and personally with a diverse range of engaging and fulfilling projects.

Being an Graduate at T+T means you have an opportunity to learn from array of award-winning engineers, scientists and consultants working on incredible projects all through-out New Zealand.

Kei te hiahia mātou ki ōu | We want your skills

We're looking for enthusiastic and passionate students to join our Science Disciplines in early 2026.

If you have a keen interest in developing a career in:

• Engineering Geology
• Environmental Science
• Environmental Geoscience
• Ecology + Water Science

…along with a BSc(hons), MSc or PhD - then we want to hear from you! We are looking for a range of majors including geology, soil science, water science, hydrogeology, environmental science.

If you are looking for Engineering, Digital or Planning opportunities, please check out our other vacancies.

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 that can identify and deliver high value to clients
• Graduation expected in late 2025
• GPA: 5+
• Right to work in NZ
• Some extra-curricular activities (e.g. work, volunteering, sports etc.)

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 (GO2026) 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!

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 is partnered with TupuToa and encourages speakers of Te Reo Māori or Pacific languages to apply.