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2024/25 KiwiRail Summer Internship Programme - Engineering opportunities are now live! 

It’s an exciting time to explore our organisation and gain real-life work experience in a busy and transformational environment. 

Internship opportunities in Engineering: 

• Engineering Operations (Engineering Civil, Water, Geo, Electrical, Mechatronics) 

Auckland & Wellington 

As an Engineering Intern, you will be directly supporting our strong and diverse multi-discipline rail Engineering (traction electrical, signals, control systems) to deliver professional services to a vast portfolio of rail infrastructure renewal and upgrade projects. 

• Capital Projects & Asset Development (Engineering Electrical, Mechatronics) 

Wellington 

As an Engineering Intern within the CPAD team, you will be immersed into the lifecycle phases of some of our major projects. In Wellington, we have the Wellington Metro Upgrade Programme and Project iReX (our new ferries and terminal infrastructure). 

• Rolling Stock Asset Services - Workshop & Office based (Engineering Mechanical, Electrical) 

Auckland, Palmerston North, Wellington & Christchurch 

• Rolling Stock Asset Services - Office based (Engineering Mechanical, Electrical) 

Wellington 

As an Engineering Intern within RSAS team, you will work with the team who manages the full life cycle of our rolling stock (locomotives, wagons and passenger cars) including fleet planning, engineering, procurement, commissioning, maintenance and asset management. 

Our innovative internship programme offers: 

• 10-12-weeks paid, real life work experience 
• An assigned buddy to job shadow and go-to for any questions 
• A realistic practical preview of employment opportunities within KiwiRail 
• Combination of Health & Safety and Personal Development training 
• An opportunity to up-skill by gaining practical on-the-job training 
• Opportunities to network and build relationships in KiwiRail 

What you will need: 

• To be available from November 2024 – February 2025 
• Completed at least one year of studies and are working towards a relevant degree in Engineering Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, Water, Geo & Mechatronics 
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships quickly and effectively 
• A curious, practical, and innovative mindset 

About KiwiRail 

We have a vision for a bigger, bolder role for rail and we're looking for energetic, ambitious and talented students who genuinely care about creating stronger connections, for a better New Zealand. It is a pivotal time to join our organisation and we are searching for our next generation of influential and inspiring leaders to develop with us. 

#We’re going places. Are you? 

Applications close in July, however we will be reviewing applications as they come through so, please do not hesitate to apply ASAP. Applications are also open to current employees. 

Hononga Whaikaha. Oranga mo Aotearoa. Stronger Connections. Better New Zealand.