Graduate Program 2027 - Electrical Engineer - Tiwai Point, New Zealand

Graduate Electrical Engineer – Tiwai Point, New Zealand Ready to drive meaningful change? We are looking for passionate individuals eager to join our team and help tackle the challenges shaping our future. At Rio Tinto, innovation thrives when diverse minds collaborate toward a common purpose. About the program The Graduate Program spans two years, focused on developing foundational and future‑focused skills. You will start your career as a Graduate Electrical Engineer at the New Zealand Aluminium Smelter in Tiwai Point, close to Invercargill. The role offers hands‑on exposure early, working alongside experienced engineers, gaining insight into how equipment, systems and processes interact, and contributing to improving how the operation runs safely and reliably. Responsibilities Work alongside experienced engineers to support plant operations. Gain insight into equipment, systems, and processes interactions. Contribute to safety and reliability improvements. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Engineering with a major in Electrical. Final year of study or recently graduated with less than 2 years of relevant work experience. Right to work in Australia or New Zealand (citizenship, permanent residence, student or post‑graduate work visa). Current “C Class” Manual Drivers Licence at the time of commencement. Benefits Permanent position with Rio Tinto. Competitive base salary and annual incentive program. Comprehensive medical benefits, including subsidised private health insurance for employees and immediate family. Attractive share ownership plan. Company‑provided insurance cover. Salary sacrifice & salary packaging options. Career development and education assistance. Family‑friendly health and medical wellbeing support. Leave for all life reasons (vacation/annual, paid parental, sick leave). Exclusive employee discounts (banking, accommodation, cars, retail, etc.). Domestic relocation assistance. Working Location The New Zealand Aluminium Smelter (NZAS) converts alumina into aluminium using renewable hydroelectricity, resulting in one of the lowest carbon footprints for an aluminium smelter in the world. The smelter is located on Tiwai Peninsula in Southland; around 90% of the aluminium produced at NZAS is exported. NZAS is a joint venture owned by Rio Tinto and Japan’s Sumitomo Chemical Company. Equal Employment Opportunity Rio Tinto welcomes and encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, women, the LGBTQIA community, mature workers, people with disabilities and people from different cultural backgrounds. We are committed to an inclusive environment where all voices are heard and all cultures respected. #J-18808-Ljbffr