Summer Internships (Nov 2025)

We are now accepting applications for our 2024/2025 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 its 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 (Civil, Environmental, Geotechnical, Transport, Water Resources, Project Delivery)
• Science (Environmental Geoscience, Engineering Geology)
• Digital (Data + Analytics, GIS, Software Development)
• Planning (Resource Management and Environmental)
• Digital Engineering (CAD, Civil Design)
• Group Services (Marketing, People + Capability, Technology, Finance)
• Strategic Consulting (taking applicants from Engineering and Science backgrounds with a strong interest in sustainability or resource recovery)

 We also look for:

• Graduation expected from late 2024 to late 2025
• GPA: 5+
• Right to work in NZ (NZ Permanent Residents or Citizens)
• 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 that foster inclusion, participation, and equal opportunity.

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