Aotearoa Internship Programme 2026/27
At Mott MacDonald, we believe every project has the potential to improve people's lives. From sustainable water infrastructure and transport networks to innovative buildings and energy solutions, our work helps create a better future for communities across New Zealand.
We're looking for talented and curious students to join our Aotearoa Internship Programme and gain hands-on experience working alongside industry experts on some of New Zealand's most exciting projects.
We are seeking penultimate-year students studying:
Our internships run over the summer period from November 2026 through to February 2027, providing you with valuable consulting experience and a pathway into our graduate programme. Our intern programme is designed for students in their penultimate year, helping create opportunities for future graduate employment.
As an intern, you'll become part of a team from day one and contribute to real projects that make a difference.
You'll have the opportunity to:
Why join Mott MacDonald?
When you join us, you'll be part of a global employee-owned organisation where people are trusted to combine their skills, experiences and different perspectives to achieve brilliant things. Our people are at the heart of everything we do
As an intern, you'll have access to:
We're looking for students who:
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Our internship and graduate programmes have a strong focus on improving diversity and creating pathways into our profession.
Ready to apply?
If you're excited about contributing to projects that help shape Aotearoa's future, we'd love to hear from you.
Join Mott MacDonald and start building a career where you can make a difference from day one.
You've got this!
Mott MacDonald is an employee-owned engineering, development and management consultancy, with more than 20,000 people in over 50 countries. We plan, design, deliver and maintain the transport, energy, water, buildings and wider infrastructure that is integral to people’s daily lives. Our core strength is using our expertise to overcome complex challenges, for the benefit of our clients and the communities they serve.
This infrastructure connects new and existing communities, it improves access to a wider range of amenities and vital public services, powers sustainable economic growth, and builds greater environmental resilience. These projects address some of society’s biggest challenges, and from their scope to their scale, they are as diverse as they are complex.
Through our global network of specialists, we apply excellence and innovation to overcome these challenges. The culture we have created at Mott MacDonald is integral to this. It enables our brilliant people to thrive in a nurturing environment, collaborating with and learning from our industry leaders to develop pioneering solutions and build technical expertise in their fields.
With this approach, we achieve transformative social outcomes for our clients and the communities they serve – from accessibility, to inclusion, empowerment, resilience and wellbeing. These are at the heart of our purpose, and the forefront of our minds in everything that we do.
Engineering. Management. Consultancy.
