Early Career Programme - Graduate and Scholarship

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. Early Career Programme - Graduate and Scholarship At Rider Levett Bucknall (RLB) you will be part of the team where you will contribute to real projects, learn directly from industry leaders and build confidence by doing – not observing. As a graduate, that means being trusted early, learning directly from experienced people and gaining exposure to a wide variety of projects, clients and sectors. There is a real sense that everyone is willing to get involved and help you grow. Be Known. Be Trusted. Build Futures Why start with RLB Real responsibility, with real support. Work alongside experience commercial and cost advisory leaders and contribute to decisions that shape the future of New Zealands built environment. Our team has contributed to many of New Zealands significant and complex building and infrastructure projects like Sky City, international convention centre, Central interceptor, University of Auckland City Campus. Local access, global opportunity . Build close relationships in a locally owned team, backed by RLBs global network and development opportunities complete with global exchange programmes. A future you can see. Three of our newest directors began their careers as RLB graduates. Development and succession are not slogans here – they are how we grow. Who can Apply Our programme is open to: Recent graduates who completed their studies within the past two years Current students expecting to complete their studies in 2027 or 2028. Our student pathway includes an RLB scholarship, helping you build industry knowledge and professional connections while you study. People taking an alternative education or career pathway who can demonstrate relevant skills, experience and a strong interest in the built environment. Your work will matter from day one You will be part of a team that enable clients make confident commercial decisions across buildings and infrastructure:- the places and systems communities rely on every day. What you’ll get stuck into Contribute to feasibility studies, business cases and early project planning. Develop estimates and cost plans from concept through design. Advise on value, design options and commercial risk. Support procurement, tendering and contractor selection. Monitor costs, assess claims and variations, and forecast project outcomes. Turn complex information into clear, practical advice for clients. You will have real responsibility, but never expected to figure it out alone. What we will notice in you You don’t need to arrive knowing everything. We are looking for people who: Are curious and eager to learn. Feel comfortable working with numbers and information Enjoy solving problems and asking thoughtful questions. Communicate clearly and work well with others. Are interested in buildings, infrastructure and the communities they support. Why RLB Because the beginning of your career should feel like a beginning, not a waiting room. You will find mentors who invest in your progress, leaders who know your name and teammates who want you to succeed. You will keep building your skills, take on meaningful responsibility and contribute to projects with genuine impact on communities and shaping the future of New Zealands built environment. If this opportunity excites you but you do not meet every point, we encourage you to apply. Check out life at RLB https://www.instagram.com/riderlevettbucknallnz/ #J-18808-Ljbffr