At Orion Health, you won’t just be gaining work experience – you’ll be building real-world skills that matter. As a Software Engineer Intern, you’ll be embedded in a real product team from day one, contributing to technology that helps patients, clinicians, and health systems connect in smarter, safer, and more meaningful ways.
We know students want meaningful, hands-on experience – not just shadowing. Here’s what you can expect during your internship:
- A paid, full-time 12-week fixed-term contract over the summer period (November 2026 – February 2027)
- Real work from day one – contribute to production-level code and live products used globally
- Mentorship from experienced engineers and support from your wider team
- Exposure to modern technologies including Java, React, AWS, CI/CD and more
- A collaborative and social office environment
- Free breakfast and barista-quality coffee to start your day
- Onsite perks including a café, arcade games, pool table, table tennis and PlayStation
- The opportunity to be considered for future Graduate Programme roles
Based in Auckland or Christchurch, you’ll join a product team working on platforms implemented at sites around the world.
You’ll:
- Contribute to real features and meaningful projects from the ground up
- Pair with experienced engineers and testers to build, test, and ship scalable solutions
- Take part in stand-ups, sprint planning, code reviews, and team collaboration rituals
- Gain exposure across software engineering, cloud & delivery, and performance engineering
- Build connections across teams and develop practical, industry-ready skills
We’re looking for curious thinkers, passionate builders, and eager learners who want to apply their skills in a real-world environment.
- Java
- HTML/CSS and JavaScript
- React, Angular, or similar frameworks
- AWS or Azure cloud platforms
- Linux, Bash scripting
- Git and source control fundamentals
- Currently studying towards a degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- Available to work full-time over the November 2026 – February 2027 period
- A genuine interest in software and how things work under the hood
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Clear communication and a collaborative, team-first mindset
- Curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn
We’re a global healthtech company designing smart digital solutions that empower clinicians and improve patient care. Here, you’re not just gaining experience – you're contributing to technology that helps improve healthcare systems around the world.
If you're ready to learn fast, gain real experience, and do work that makes a difference – we’d love to hear from you.
