Entry-level placements for graduates Have you recently graduated and are looking for your first tech role?
Make Summer of Tech your first stop for grad roles in tech!
At Summer of Tech, we bridge the gap between learning and earning. Our programme provides bootcamps, CV clinics and recruitment events to get grads and students work-ready and connected with industry professionals and tech companies looking for fresh talent.
Landing your first tech role can be challenging; however, our team of experts and super connectors are here to get you ready for a career in tech.
You’re eligible for our internship and grad programme if you:
Studied in New Zealand
Completed your study at a New Zealand tertiary institution within the past 12 months
Entry-level IT, Programming, Business Analysis, Design and Marketing full-time, part-time and internship roles are listed on our platform.
We also run a recruitment season, which includes Meet & Greet sessions and speed interviews with employers.
Take the first step to get your foot in the door; register with Summer of Tech today.
Key events & activities
Prepare
Free bootcamps (workshops and talks) to help you prepare for a career in Tech. Our workshops and talks are run by experienced industry professionals – they’ll share what you REALLY need to know to get your first professional tech role.
Showcase
Your profile on our website includes your CV, portfolio, technical skills summary, and everything else employers want to see before they meet you. Our team will help you get everything set up. We have bootcamps to help with CVs, portfolios and profiles. We also have 1:1 feedback with industry volunteers to help you make a great first impression!
You can check out the employers and their student/graduate work opportunities on our website, too.
Meet & Greet
After researching the companies, you can meet them in real life at our summer internship recruitment events. We’ll help you research and prepare, so you’re feeling confident and ready to ask great questions.
2024 Summer Recruitment Key Dates
Meet & Greet 17th (AKL), 19th (WLG) & 23rd September (online)
Speed Interviews 26th-27th September and Offers Day 8th October
Get hired
The hiring process is managed off our website, and it’s up to companies to offer role(s) to their preferred candidates.
For graduate roles, employers can run their own recruitment process throughout the year.
Here’s what our past candidates have said about Summer of Tech
“Summer of Tech has made the job-seeking process so much more streamlined and is a great way to meet so many different people and see what company cultures you align with.” - Cherie, 2021
“I would not have had the opportunity to get my foot in the door without Summer of Tech!” - Anya, 2020
“Summer of Tech is hands down the best way to get connected with employers for tech internships and grad roles! The system is accessible, educational and far more comfortable than standard recruitment processes. I’d recommend the program in a heartbeat to anyone and everyone who is looking for some experience in the tech field.”
- George, 2021