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 have opportunities in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington and Ōtautahi Christchurch for students currently studying Surveying, GIS, Geospatial Science, or a related discipline who want to learn, grow, and explore a career in consultancy.
Bring your ideas to life in either our Surveying team, supporting spatial data collection and measurement that informs the delivery of major infrastructure projects, or our GIS & Spatial Consulting team, helping transform data into meaningful insights through mapping, analytics, and digital solutions. Depending on your placement and interests, you'll gain exposure to different projects, technical challenges, and career pathways. To learn more about our teams, please refer to our Teams & Degree Map.
If you're interested in Surveying, support spatial data collection and measurement activities that help inform the planning, design, and delivery of infrastructure projects
If you're interested in GIS & Spatial Consulting, help transform spatial data into meaningful insights through mapping, analysis, and digital solutions that support client decision-making
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 a Bachelor of Surveying at the University of Otago if you're interested in a Student Surveyor internship, and ideally in your second-to-last year of study
OR currently studying GIS, Geospatial Science, or a related discipline, and ideally in your second-to-last year of study.
An interest in developing your analytics, modeling and applying your technical knowledge for impactful infrastructure projects
A current license to be able drive in New Zealand
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
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