Information Technology Internships in New Zealand

We arrange your Information Technology internship in New Zealand. Described below are the most common types of Information Technology 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.​ ​

App Development
 
An App Development intern may be asked to:
  • Design, build and maintain websites, and Flash multimedia applications.
  • Have the ability to interpret, find solutions for, and complete page builds for designs produced by the company.
  • Handle basic LAN administration – monitoring server logs, setting up email addresses, monitoring email capacity, server administration.
  • Actively participate in brainstorming sessions, both internally and externally.

IT Helpdesk
 
Tasks you may be responsible for as an IT Helpdesk intern are:
  • Designing, writing and executing test scripts.
  • Recording and documenting results, and comparing with expected results.
  • Detecting software failures so that defects may be discovered and corrected.
  • Updating the team at daily stand-up with work done, work planned and any work obstacles.
  • Documenting anomalies and issues, tracking and maintaining defects.
  • Verifying specific action or function of code.
  • Operating and maintaining test environments and devices.
  • Assisting with creating and maintaining test automation.

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My experience was great. I was able to be part of the staff, I was involved in many events. The internship allowed me to interact with the Kiwi culture of working and also meet very nice people. 

Pamela (Mexico)

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I had an amazing internship that I would do over again in a heartbeat! My boss was especially understanding about my travels on weekends.

Mackenzie (USA)

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IT Networking
 
As an IT Networking intern, you may be asked to:
  • Trouble-shoot system and network problems.
  • Diagnose and solving hardware and software faults.
  • Set up new user accounts and related issues.
  • Build desktop PC’s, installing operating systems and software.
  • Take care of software deployment automation.
  • Assist System Administrators.

Software Development
 
Software development is the process of computer programming, documenting, testing, and bug fixing. Some of the responsibilities of an Software Development intern may be:
  • Taking part in research and development projects to deliver improvements. 
  • Analysing, designing, developing, testing and troubleshooting software systems to provide high quality, reliable, adaptable support to the business.
  • Maintaining and modifying software systems to ensure their continued efficient operation and continued fit with changing business need.
  • Preparing and maintaining automated test suites to assure quality of delivered systems.

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​I would recommend this country to anyone, its been the greatest time I've ever had. 

Geoffrey (France)

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​I am really happy to be doing my internship here.

Jan (The Netherlands)

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Software Engineering 
 
The Software Engineering intern may be asked to assist in a variety of tasks such as:
  • IT support.
  • Developing and implementing IT based solutions.
  • Documentation and Training.
  • Website development and maintenance.
  • Web application development and maintenance.

Software Testing
 
The Software Testing interns may be exposed to the following tasks:
  • Updating, installing and maintenance of computing equipment on premises and in cloud.
  • Providing various administrative assistance as required.
  • Performing manual and automated tests.
  • Working on client site projects providing testing support and services as required.
  • Reporting bugs and verifying implemented fixes.
  • Supporting the sales activities of staff by assisting with presentation, proposals etc.
  • Testing and assisting on projects.
  • Helping to design test plans and testing strategies.

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I'm always swamped with work to do, but I love my coworkers and am passionate about the tasks they give me.

Joana (USA)

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New Zealand is truly a great country and deserves to be visited.

Geoffrey (France)

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Systems Engineering
As an System Engineering intern, you assist with software testing procedures, and ensure all errors are identified and corrected before release to clients. Your tasks may include: 
  • Championing automate functional testing.
  • Ensuring all aspects of work meet customer expectations and company quality standards with guidance from Senior Software Testers.
  • Assisting with resolution and reproduction of user software problems.
  • Providing effective prioritization and meeting deadlines.
  • Recording testing processes and testing outcomes.

Website Design
 
The previous role description for a Website Design intern was as follows:
  • To design, build and maintain websites and Flash multimedia applications. 
  • To assist all team members to build web pages.
  • Ability to interpret, find solutions for, and complete page builds for designs produced by Base Two designers.
  • Advise Base Two designers as and when necessary.
  • Basic LAN administration - monitoring server logs, setting up email addresses, monitoring email capacity, server administration, performing server backups, providing offside records.
  • To assist the Interactive Director with quotes, designs, proposals, pitches and presentations as required.
  • Client liaison.

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Live your life, and take every opportunity to express and broaden your horizons! Don't let yourself be held back by anyone!

Thom (The Netherlands)

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The highlights of my trip have been living in a
​beautiful country that is like a romantic wonderland, learning about a different culture than the one I have been raised in, and meeting the easy going Kiwi people.

Ritu (India)

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​Website Development
 
Website Development broadly refers to the tasks associated with developing websites for hosting via intranet or Internet. The website development process includes website design, website content development, client-side/server-side scripting and network security configuration, among other tasks. Some tasks may include:
  • Front end coding.
  • Testing cross-browser, cross-platform, and/or cross-devise compatibility.
  • Testing for compliance to specified standards such as accessibility standards in the client's region or domain.
  • Conducting observational user testing, or reviewing designs against usability heuristics.
  • Using Google Analytics.  
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