At Aurecon, we believe the world needs people who can engineer possibilities—curious, determined problem solvers who turn complexity into clarity.
Our paid 12-week summer Internship Program gives you real exposure to technical and advisory work, structured development, and direct access to experts across our business. You'll contribute to real projects while gaining practical experience in a leading engineering consultancy.
We're looking for students currently studying Civil Engineering who want to learn, grow and explore a career in consultancy. We have opportunities available across Aotearoa New Zealand in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington, and Ōtautahi Christchurch.
Our opportunities span teams such as Land & Water and Transport, where you'll contribute to projects that help shape resilient communities, sustainable infrastructure, and connected transport networks. To learn more about our teams, please refer to our Teams & Degree Map
Work on real projects and solve technical challenges
Gain exposure to projects in either our Land & Water team or our Transport team. Depending on your placement, this could include water infrastructure, stormwater and flood resilience, or roads, highways, public transport, and walking and cycling networks
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Asia Pacific
Build your network through Limelight, our early careers community
Learn from experienced industry leaders and technical experts
Explore pathways into our Graduate Program
Our Internship Program is designed to build your technical capability, grow your consulting confidence, and provide insight into different career pathways.
Supported by your team leader, a buddy, and a dedicated early careers team, you'll take part in our Intern Learning Series and Leadership Series—helping you develop your professional skills, expand your network, and understand how complex work is delivered across teams and disciplines.
Recognised by Prosple as one of New Zealand’s 2026 Top 100 Graduate Employers, and proud to hold Gender Tick accreditation and be a Pride Pledge partner, we support our interns to do meaningful work, grow with confidence, and thrive in an inclusive workplace.
Currently studying Civil Engineering or a related discipline and ideally in your second-to-last year of study
A genuine interest in either:
Land & Water and the role water infrastructure, stormwater management, and flood resilience play in supporting sustainable communities, or
Transport and how roads, highways, public transport, and walking and cycling networks connect people and places
Available for 12 weeks full-time work from mid-November 2026 to February 2027 (with a two-week break over Christmas and New Year)
Curiosity, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset
Apply now to kickstart your summer adventure.
We value diverse experiences and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. For recruitment adjustments, contact WorkplaceAdjustment@aurecongroup.com.
Our hiring decisions are made by people, not AI. We're most interested in your individual thinking and experiences—so please ensure your application reflects your authentic perspective.
Te whakahā i ngā whakaaro | Breathing life into our ideas, thoughts, views
Kia māia, kia kaha, mahi tahi | Be bold, be strong, work as one
Aurecon is a design, engineering and advisory company. Our purpose is bringing ideas to life, to imagine and co-create with our clients a better future for people and the planet.
Our culture of Believe it. Say it. Do it. reflects our deep commitment to our clients and each other to build trust and create a better future together.
We are a team who place eminence, digital and innovation at the core of all we do.
Our strength lies in how we bring together our design, engineering and advisory capabilities to provide our clients with integrated solutions across the entire asset lifecycle. From shape and plan – design and deliver – operate and optimise – to close and transform.
Aurecon designers, engineers, scientists and advisors work with our clients across markets and asset types, to tackle some of the world’s most complex challenges.
We are an owner managed company with a strong presence across Australia, New Zealand, and Asia.
To learn more about what we have been up to visit our newsroom (aurecongroup.com/about/latest-news), or take a glimpse into the future on our Just Imagine blog (justimagine.aurecongroup.com).
