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Tonkin + Taylor

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  • 500 - 1,000 employees

Science Summer Internships null

Auckland CBD, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington, Nelson, Christchurch

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We are looking for top talent and inquisitive minds, those who are looking for an exceptional, open environment to help them succeed

Opportunity details

Opportunity Type
Internship, Clerkship or Placement
Number of Vacancies
35-40
Salary
NZD 56,000

Pro-rata wage for Internships -Living wage

Application dates

Minimum requirements

Accepting International Applications
No
Qualifications Accepted
S
Earth Sciences
Ecology & Evolution
Environmental Studies
Forestry Studies
Parks & Wildlife Management
Geology

Hiring criteria

Honour Science students working towards their MSc

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Working rights

New Zealand

  • New Zealand Citizen
  • New Zealand Permanent Resident
  • New Zealand Student Visa
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We are now accepting applications for our 2023-2024 Summer Intern Programmes!

Our summer interns are some of the brightest university students out there, bringing their fresh ideas and enthusiasm to T+T offices and disciplines across the country.

Mō tō mātou āhuatanga | Who we are

Tonkin + Taylor is New Zealand's leading engineering and environmental consultancy, renowned for our technical excellence in solving complex challenges. We are proudly a New Zealand, employee-owned company and our collective mission is to create and sustain a better world.

At T+T, we strongly believe that it's our people that keep our clients coming back.  Our people are known for being 'humble high-achievers': delivering award-winning solutions, working collaboratively, and delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients.  They are our greatest asset, and we invest in their development, well-being, and career aspirations. 

Kei te hiahia mātou ki ōu | We want your skills

We are looking for top talent and inquisitive minds, those who are looking for an exceptional, open environment to help them succeed. We have internships available in the following areas:

  • Engineering Geology
  • Environmental Science (Auckland Only)
  • Environmental Geoscience (Auckland Only)

If you are working towards your MSc, then we want to hear from you! We are looking for a range of majors, including geology, soil science, water science, hydrogeology, and environmental science. 

If you are looking for Engineering or Business opportunities, please check out our other vacancies.

We also look for:

  • Graduation expected late 2024
  • GPA: 4+
  • Right to work in NZ
  • Some extra-curricular activities (e.g. work, volunteering, sports etc.)
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Excellent eye for detail
  • Ability to make sound decisions
  • Self-motivated and self-disciplined
  • Proactive and enthusiastic
     

Kei te whakapono mātou ki tō whanaketanga | We want to develop you

Working at T+T provides a rich learning environment for individuals to grow and develop every day. You're in the driver's seat when it comes to your learning, and there are heaps of opportunities to tap into a wealth of knowledge, expertise and formal development opportunities. 

As a summer intern you will be able to put your academic knowledge into real life scenarios. You will get the chance to work on real client engagements and contribute to the success of T+T projects, whether out on site or in the office. It's an awesome opportunity to experience working for New Zealand's leading Environmental and Engineering Consultancy first-hand and you may even land yourself a graduate role for when you finish university. 

'Everyone Matters' is one of our three core values at T+T, and we are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce who foster inclusion, participation, and equal opportunity.

T+T are proud to be part of the Rainbow Tick Whanau and welcome applicants from rainbow communities.

Hiring criteria

You should have or be completing the following to apply for this opportunity.

Honour Science students working towards their MSc
Degree or Certificate
Minimum Level of Study
Bachelor (Honours) or higher
Minimum Grade
  • 4 GPA (4 point)
Study Field
S
Geology
Environmental Studies
Forestry Studies
Parks & Wildlife Management
Earth Sciences
Sciences (all other)
Ecology & Evolution
Physics

Work rights

The opportunity is available to applicants in any of the following categories.

country
eligibility

New Zealand

New Zealand

New Zealand Citizen

New Zealand Permanent Resident

New Zealand Student Visa


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