Graduate Program 2027 – Electrical Engineer – Tiwai Point, New Zealand
Ready to drive meaningful change? We’re on the lookout for passionate individuals who are eager to join our team and help us tackle the challenges shaping our future. At Rio Tinto, we believe innovation thrives when diverse minds collaborate toward a common purpose – creating a better tomorrow. Let’s shape the future together.
Start your career as a Graduate Electrical Engineer at the New Zealand Aluminium Smelter at Tiwai Point, based close to Invercargill, where largescale operations, safety and teamwork come together every day. We’re looking for graduates with a minimum of a bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering (majoring in Electrical) who want hands-on exposure early and who take safety seriously. In this role, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers, gain insight into how equipment, systems and processes interact, and contribute to improving how the operation runs safely and reliably. Based in Invercargill, this is an opportunity to build strong technical foundations, grow confidence, and create momentum at the very start of your career.
About the program
Finding better ways™ to move our people forward.
What we offer
Our Graduate Program offers you the chance to help shape Rio Tinto from within. The Graduate Program extends over two years, focusing on developing both foundational and future-focused skills.
Be recognised for your contribution, your thinking and your hard work, and go home knowing you’ve helped the world progress.
