Summer Internships - Earth and Environment (Nov 2025)

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

As the premier design, engineering and environmental consultancy in Aotearoa New Zealand, WSP exists to future-proof our cities and environment. We are proud to have the blueprint of Aotearoa New Zealand in our DNA and our 2,200 expert professionals in 35 offices are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve.

WSP Summer Internships

A WSP Summer Internship provides you the opportunity to connect with our technical experts and strategic advisors, who can impart a wealth of collective experience and knowledge.

To be eligible for an internship within our Earth and Environment teams, you must be:

• Ideally completing your second to last year of study before the summer break
• Ideally planning to graduate at the end of 2026
• Studying for a relevant degree:
  • Disaster Risk and Resilience
  • Ecology
  • Chemical and Process Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Geotechnical Engineering
  • Natural Resources Engineering
  • Engineering Geology
  • Environmental Science
  • Geology
  • Planning
  • Urban Resilience and Renewal
• Available to work mid-November to mid-February
• Interested in obtaining a Graduate role with WSP in 2027

What’s in it for you?

• Real world experience and the opportunity to apply the knowledge you’ve obtained at university
• Exposure to future-shaping projects both nationally and internationally
• Networking with our Graduates, industry professionals, and clients
• Fantastic social events and various sport/social teams
• Summer Intern Programme for personal and professional development

WSP Earth and Environment Sector

With more than 150 consultants, including engineers, scientists, planners, engagement specialists and geologists, our Earth and Environment team works with clients to deliver practical design and engineering solutions for a fast-changing world.

Our Earth team provides world-leading engineering geological, geotechnical and resilience advice, while our Environment team provides a vast array of services - including sustainability and climate change, environmental management and planning, ecology, contaminated land, air quality and occupational hygiene.

Our team of dedicated planners and community engagement specialists help clients understand and address community aspirations, barriers or concerns with new development or long-term strategies - providing input at all stages of planning processes.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

WSP NZ has twice proudly earned its place among the top five employers to work for in Aotearoa New Zealand, as recognised in Randstad's latest employer surveys. In addition, WSP has been listed as one of TIME’s 2023 top 100 companies globally for employees. 

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 73,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

With us, you can. Apply today.

Next Steps

We will be in touch following the close of applications.

Keep a close eye on your email (don’t forget to check your junk or spam folders) for updates on the progress of your application.

• Applications open 7 July
• Applications close 31 July
• Interviews 18-19 August
• Job offers!