KiwiRail
Intern Programme - Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics (Nov 2024)
Auckland, Christchurch, Palmerston North
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Opportunity details
- Internship, Clerkship or Placement
- NZD 54000 / Year
- Salary pro rata
- 10-15 vacancies
- Apply by 31 Jul 2024
- Start date 11 Nov 2024 - 26 Nov 2024
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.
Hiring criteria
- No experience required
- New Zealand Citizen +more
- Engineering & Mathematics +more
- Bachelor or higher
Reviews
I am working on improving and adding to environmental resources available for training, conferences, and presentations. I am also working on some base documents for engineers to refer to in the planning/design phase of projects that address our core risk areas. This is to mitigate adverse impacts on the environment that could arise when the environment is considered during the planning phase. Also, to educate engineers about some of the solutions available and the resources that we already have at our disposal. Liaising with the engineering team, this could also result in a workshop potentially hosted by myself to train new engineers. Daily, I am taking part in meetings and building relationships with people across different business units and outside of KR, and learning about some of the challenges that arise in our field.
Easy going so far. It would be nice to get a little more work. But I'm still learning and enjoying it.
I have been involved with a variety of different duties such as assisting with procurement, design, and business-as-usual tasks.
About the employer
KiwiRail
4.5
1,000 - 50,000 employees
Transport & Logistics
KiwiRail is one of New Zealand's largest employers with proud KiwiRail staff operating in more than 50 towns and cities across the country.
Pros and cons of working at KiwiRail
Pros
The people. Everyone is so friendly, and my team has really welcomed me in. It's good that there are a few young people in the team. My buddy is just one year older, but he knows so much already. He's more than happy for me to ask him questions and have a good chat if I'm learning from it. The grads here are pretty keen to get amongst everything and it's just very good energy here.
Friendly atmosphere, well-managed graduate program.
KiwiRail is very supportive and will help you grow into the professional you desire to be.
Being a large company you have the opportunity to be part of a vast range of projects at once.
The flexibility within each team, and how welcoming they are. Great discounts and employee benefits, 5 weeks annual leave and they take care of you well.
Cons
Office location.
Technical difficulties with work device but that's kind of normal in any workplace.
Complicated business structure. Very big and silo's. Difficult to wrap your head around as a new employee.
Age-gap.
It's hard to get to know people due to the large scale of employees.