Engineering Internships in New Zealand

Choose your Engineering internship in New Zealand from 14 fields. Described below are the most common types of engineering internships we organise and some of the tasks you can expect to be asked of you. All internships provide a high level of work experience with the aim to increase your skills within the industry. The examples below are just a guideline and each internship role will be developed individually according to the company and the candidate.

Aerospace Engineering
The intern will gain professional knowledge and develop their skills, knowledge and experience by working across several disciplines. The internship involves working with:
  • High quality technologies in the space and defense industries.
  • Sub system testing,
  • Payload configuration.
  • Analysis of customer requirements and converting those requirements into product designs for implementation in production.
  • ​Liaising with customers.

Aircraft Engineering​
 
As an intern in the field of Aircraft Engineering, some tasks you may asked to complete include:
  • Carrying out general fixed wing and helicopter aircraft maintenance on small and medium aircraft.
  • Taking care of aircraft engines and propeller overhaul, and component maintenance and overhaul.  

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Overall the experience I gained while at the internship will be very beneficial for when I go back home.

Rebecca (USA)

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I've met lovely kiwi people and discovered a totally different way of life. ​

 Jan (Germany)

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Architectural Engineering
 
Some of the tasks that may be expected of you as an Architectural Engineering intern are:
  • Various duties, such as site investigation, and design work as assigned by the engineers.
  • Designing ideas, and materials selection.
  • Assisting with architectural drawing and model making.
  • Attending client presentations, product launches and internal meetings.
  • ​Creating detailed site analysis aimed at the identification of user needs and design potentials.

Aviation Engineering​
 
Interns in the fields of Aviation Engineering may be asked to:
  • Develop the Aviation NZ brand, including developing and promoting the website.
  • Develop a social media program.
  • Update and upgrade strategies for key markets.
  • Prioritize work plans and provide input with regulatory and productivity issues.
  • Work on the airport's project.

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Working in New Zealand was an amazing experience, worked with some of the awesome people, learned a lot about the aviation industry.

Faisal (USA)

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​I am lucky enough to have a very good team. They're so helpful and wonderful people.

Sowmya (India)

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Chemical Engineering
Tasks for an intern in the field of chemical engineering may include:
  • Providing process data management services.
  • Technical/engineering advice.
  • Project direction.
  • Assisting with sustainability improvements. 
  • Assisting in the Chemical Management process.
  • Undertaking other duties commensurate with skills, experience and expertise as required.

Civil Engineering​
 
 As an Civil Engineering intern, some of the tasks that may be expected of you are to:
  • Carry out analysis and design of buildings and other structures under direction.
  • Carry out investigation of building sites, existing buildings and structures, and fire or earthquake damaged structures.
  • Prepare written reports as required, and prepare written specifications for projects.
  • Liaise with clients, builders and other external project personnel to receive and provide project-related information in a timely manner.
  • Ensure that all work produced is in accordance with the company quality system.

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 All in all, my overseas experience has been a marvellous time in my life and I've been enjoying every single minute.  I've learned plenty of useful things I definitely need in my life and had been missed during my school days,

Jan (Germany)

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Building positive professional and personal relationships at work and within the community as well as having my own valuable projects at my internship was something I very much valued. ​

Magan (USA)

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Electrical Engineering
 
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As an Electrical Engineering intern, some of your tasks may include:
  • Documentation of user and installation guides.
  • Involvement in the testing and resolving of bugs.
  • Creation of wiring diagrams to include in the guides.
  • Any other related tasks that may be necessary for the automation teams.

Electromechanical Engineering
 
Electro-mechanical  Engineering combines some of the concepts involved with Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, and refers to the analysis, design, manufacture and maintenance of equipment and products based on the combination of electrical circuits and mechanical systems. An intern may be asked to:
  • Design or assist with work on a prototype device.
  • Work on devices in the fields of Pediatrics, Spinal Injuries, Autism or Stroke Rehabilitation.

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The highlight of my time in New Zealand was to experience a new culture, but mostly being where Avatar and the Lord of the Rings were filmed is enough.

Zee (Nigeria)

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​I learnt a lot during my internship and I had the chance to discovered this amazing country and meet lovely people!

Tiphaine (France)

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Environmental Engineering
 
The role of a previous Environmental Engineering intern was to assist the Senior Process Engineers in the following areas:
  • Operational support of water and wastewater treatment plant operations.
  • Process and plant design for water and wastewater treatment plants. 
  • Modelling of water and wastewater treatment plants and reticulation systems.
  • Advanced water and wastewater treatment process control.
  • Providing process data management services.

Hydraulic Engineering​
 
The role of a Hydraulic Engineering intern would be:
  • To assist with some groundwater modelling projects.
  • To assist at the Engineering Office, where you will interact with the field engineers, the workshop technicians, design team and project team​.
  • Design and model planned field sites based on results from laboratory experiments and the associated models.
  • To assist with laboratory experiments and the initial site characterization of the filed sites.

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 I had a great time being in New Zealand and was able to meet a lot of new people.  My internship was a lot of fun.

Rosmarijn (The Netherlands)

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The term "work life balance" has got a new definition in my brain which will definitely influence my personal development.

Jan (Germany)

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Industrial Engineering
 
As an Industrial Engineering intern, some of the tasks that may be expected of you are:
  • To get acquainted with a practical business environment.
  • To obtain experience in analysing managerial issues, and to report conclusions and recommendations. 
  • To work with the executive of existing divisions as they develop work plans.
  • To prioritize work plans, and provide input as necessary, especially with regulatory and productivity issues.

Mechanical Engineering​
 
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Interns in the field of Mechanical Engineering may be asked to:
  • Provide efficient solutions to the development of process and products, ranging from small component designs to large conveyor, plant and bespoke machinery designs.
  • Have exposure to the planning and development stages of projects.
  • Contribute design ideas and participate in brain storm sessions between the Design Manager and Engineers.
  • Design and implement cost-effective equipment modifications to help improve safety, reliability and efficiency.
  • Discuss and make recommendations for modifications following testing.

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​​This internship has given me a very good learning experience in overseas. I am lucky enough to have a very good team.

Sowmya (India)

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 I enjoyed working with my supervisor and colleagues.

Franco (Taiwan)

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Metallurgical Engineering
 
Metallurgical Engineering is the study of metals. Combining theory and practice, degree programs cover the mining, extraction, design and processing of metals, as well as how metals react to environmental changes or stress. Metallurgists use their specialised knowledge of the chemical and physical properties of metals and minerals to extract them from their natural ores, and further refine them through processes such as casting or alloying. An intern in this field might be involved in research related to these subjects.

Robotic Engineering​
 
Tasks for a Robotic Engineering Intern may include:
  • To develop lab equipment and lab processes. 
  • To commission apparatus for experiments. 
  • To design assist with manufacture for new equipment.
  • Engineering procedure documentation.
  • Software programming.
  • On-site installation assistance.
  • Creating versatile autonomous systems by composing the capabilities of component modules.

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My entire experience in New Zealand was incredible.

Megan (USA)

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I am glad to have work experience in my summer internship, which was very impressive to me. ​

Franco (Taiwan)

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