Employers - Engineering Internships Summer of Engineering
Sophie White and Stuart van Turnhout discussing aspects of a prototype myoelectric prosthetic hand during assembly at TASKA.
Connect with the next generation of engineering talent
The Summer of Engineering internship and graduate programme (powered by Summer of Tech) is an expansion of the long running Summer of Tech programme. Summer of Engineering is a partnership with Summer of Tech, WellingtonNZ and Engineering NZ. The programme is an initiative in the Wellington Regional Economic Development Plan, which aims to guide the long-term direction of the economy and help drive high-impact economic initiatives over the next 10 years.
Read more about how Summer of Engineering helps employers find talent in a talent-short market and gives students real-life work experience here
We understand that engineering talent is in short supply, and even more difficult for smaller companies to compete for engineering candidates. If you’re interested in growing and retaining our local engineering talent pipeline, our interns and graduates will provide immediate benefits to your manufacturing, engineering or tech business.
Our students will deliver new ideas and fresh perspectives to your organisation. Summer of Engineering has keen, capable tertiary students and graduates who are highly motivated to kick start their careers with you. You may not even need to wait till summer, with some of our students available to help you now!
Who are our students?
Students and recent graduates from tertiary institutions across Aotearoa New Zealand, from first-year students to PhD level and up to two years after completing their study. Our engineering students include the following areas of study:
Mechanical engineering
Electrical and electronic engineering
Mechatronics (a combination of mechanical and electrical engineering)
Computer systems and software engineering
Chemical and process engineering
Are you an Engineering student or graduate?
We can help you get your first Engineering job. Register to grow your skills and connections, and apply for incredible engineering internship and graduate opportunities across Aotearoa New Zealand.
“Interns often bring novel approaches to problem-solving, which is essential for a growing business. They also provide an opportunity to develop the next generation of talent and potentially even find new fulltime employees”
— Luke, Hot Lime Labs
“Interns are intelligent, capable people who bring an open mind and deliver quality results. In return, they get hands-on experience and opportunities to learn.”