NZ Intern Programme 2025

Your Opportunity

We are looking for collaborative and passionate interns to join our paid Summer Internship Programme starting in November 2025. Based in our Wynyard Quarter or Lambton Quay offices, this is your opportunity to gain valuable experience in a consultancy that will provide you with a platform to tap into expertise across the globe and give you the hands-on experience to make a difference in the communities that we live and work in. The programme will provide you with invaluable networking, learning and development opportunities. 

We are looking for interns to join our New Zealand business in the following disciplines: 

•    Transport – Geotechnical Engineers and Transport Planners
•    Buildings – Structural Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers
•    Water – Electrical Engineers, Civil Engineers

 From the moment you join us, you’ll be immersed in the culture of Mott MacDonald. Our people are at the heart of our business and together we design and deliver sustainable solutions for our clients. 

Intern Programme

Our New Zealand Summer Intern Programme is a paid, twelve-week program from 25th Nov 25 to 14th Feb 26. We can offer some flexibility around these dates.  
It is focused on giving you exposure to our industry and the projects we work on which impact our world. Every day will see you actively engaged with contributing to the success of our global consultancy. You will be supporting with the planning and delivery of projects, engaging with clients, developing your skills, assisting with bids and proposals and working as part of an experienced team. If you want to have your skills extended and your world expanded, then this program could be the perfect start to your career. 
 

OUR VALUES
Mott MacDonald celebrates diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive work environment that values work-life balance, diversity, inclusion, and equity.

Our benefits package is designed to enhance your experience:  

• Agile working environment, supporting our people to work flexibly 
• Employee resource groups including the Inclusive Network for Women, Corporate Social Responsibility and more 
• Great social networks throughout our graduate cohort, including sport teams, celebration events and networking opportunities while you are with us.
• Annual Health Checks and ongoing professional development  

APPLICATION & PROCESS
We are looking for students enrolled in their penultimate year in a relevant bachelor's degree to one of the disciplines you are applying to. You have a desire to make a difference in the world, and share the values we believe in. We are looking for a collaborative person, who has a hands-on approach to problem-solving and is interested in upskilling or passionate about digital tools and design. 

Please submit your resume and cover letter (transcripts optional) as one document. 

YOU'VE GOT THIS! LET'S KICK START YOUR CAREER… 

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Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Agile working

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team and personal commitments. We embrace agility, flexibility and trust.