Summer Internship (Oct 2024)

Your role

Designed for penultimate-year students graduating by January 2026, bp New Zealand's 12-week Summer Internship Programme commences in November 2024 and will be based out of the Auckland sites. It is the perfect opportunity for you to immerse yourself in bp and gain invaluable insight as to what it will be like in their Graduate Programme. This position is a hybrid of office/remote working.

As a bp intern, you’ll gain insight into the real world of business. You’ll execute and deliver a multi-discipline role within a team environment which will ultimately contribute to the achievement of bp’s reimagined strategy. 

Within the internship space, they are looking for individuals with foundational knowledge in business analysis, modelling and strategy.

As a bp intern, you will have an interest and/or skill in delivering economic value back to a business, identifying solutions and strategies resulting in cost savings and a natural negotiation style. No matter where you work at bp, you’ll be valued, included and respected. They’ll provide you with ongoing support and reward you for the great work you do.

About you

You will be a penultimate-year student graduating by January 2025 with well-rounded life experiences. Your strong academic results will be supported by some work experience - everything from customer service to industry experience is great! You’ll have strong organisational skills and the ability to deliver results in a collaborative environment. Your agility to learn and adapt will be key along with the energy, motivation and ownership to make the most of this fantastic opportunity.

You must be comfortable making courageous and bold decisions, have digital fluency, a keen eye for analytics and the insights they provide. You’ll have career aspirations within a customer-centric and innovative convenience & retail business within a leading Integrated Energy Company.

To be eligible for the Internship Programme program you will:

• Be an Australian/New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident
• Currently be in your Penultimate Year of Study
• Be on track to graduate no later than January 2026
• Be studying a degree in Commerce/Business (majoring in Marketing, Finance, International Business, Economics etc…)

Benefits

As an intern, you will receive the following benefits:

• Exclusive access to the bp superannuation plan or a fund of your choice.
• Personal development and training.
• Five days’ leave, plus any public holidays and flexible working hours.
• The chance to get involved in a wide range of social activities.

Training & development

The internships will be in a range of different teams within the Commercial or Sales & Marketing disciplines. You’ll experience on-the-job learning along with curated development training to suit your role. You’ll become part of a collaborative and inclusive workplace as you build on your technical and interpersonal skills. Working across teams and functions, you’ll enjoy access to some of the most talented people in their fields.

To know more about the summer intern experience, watch this video:

Career progression

A career at bp is diverse, offering opportunities to achieve your career goals in various fields. Lateral moves within the company are encouraged, allowing teams to explore new areas and opportunities. In some instances, there may be the opportunity to work part-time for bp after you’ve completed the internship.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• bp.com/en/global/corporate/careers/students-and-graduates/locations/australia-and-new-zealand/intern-programmes.html
• bp.com/en/global/corporate/careers/students-and-graduates/locations/australia-and-new-zealand/intern-programmes/frequently-asked-questions.html#accordion_whatOpportunities